Crime Rate in Castle Point: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle Point

The total recorded crimes in Castle Point, UK in March 2025 are around 474 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle Point crime rate of 5.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Castle Point, encompassing approximately 89,582 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (185) incidents (21.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (24.39% increase)
Castle Point Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Runwood Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

Castle Point Police Info:

Essex Police

How safe is Castle Point?

To understand the safety of Castle Point, we need to analyze Castle Point crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Castle Point has recorded 5,871 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 65.54 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 270 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,160 crimes with a crime rate of 68.76, ranking it 245 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Essex:

    • In 2024, Castle Point demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Essex average, with 5871 crimes compared to 11188.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle Point witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Castle Point had fewer crimes than the Essex average, with 6,160 crimes compared to 10,805. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Castle Point witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Castle Point is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Essex, Castle Point has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Castle Point Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Canvey Island West (67 crimes), and the safest, Canvey Island North (16 crimes), is 51 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Castle Point.

Similarly, the area of Canvey Island South West (83 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hadleigh North (13 crimes), with a difference of 70 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Castle Point.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Canvey Island West67
Canvey Island South64
Canvey Island Central45
St James42
Appleton39

Safest Wards:

Canvey Island East24
Cedar Hall23
St Mary's19
St George's19
Canvey Island North16

Most Dangerous Areas:

Canvey Island South West83
Canvey Island North West79
Hadleigh South63
Canvey Island Leigh Beck40
Benfleet Appleton38

Safest Areas:

Thundersley Glen24
South Benfleet24
Canvey Island Winter Gardens22
Canvey Island Newlands21
Hadleigh North13

Castle Point Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Castle Point has recorded 474 crimes with crime rate of 5.29 ranking 10210th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 11 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2024, the total Castle Point crimes were 5,871. The crime rate of Castle Point in 2024 was 65.54 (year) or 5.46 (month) ranking it 270 danzarous in the UK. Castle Point ranked 10 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle Point were around 6,160 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.76 (year) or 5.73 (month) ranking 245 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Essex, Castle Point ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 9 as per crime rate of Castle Point

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon246 133,699 123,581 12
Rochford365 124,940 114,915 11
Uttlesford501 106,354 95,858 10
Braintree875 911,752 811,413 8
Brentwood578 86,730 76,665 6
Colchester1,461 518,598 416,595 7
Chelmsford1,265 716,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest969 612,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,117 415,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,579 320,557 220,839 2
Harlow930 210,933 111,148 1

Castle Point Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (185 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (62 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 152 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (181 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 183 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (153 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (181 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (60 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (190 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (186 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (74 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 202 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (344 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (90 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244

A total of 1957 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 195.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 344 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025185
February 2025152
January 2025181
December 2024183
November 2024153
October 2024181
September 2024190
August 2024186
July 2024202
June 2024344

A total of 320 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202516
January 202535
December 202443
November 202427
October 202424
September 202427
August 202441
July 202444
June 202434

A total of 505 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202541
January 202547
December 202437
November 202462
October 202460
September 202445
August 202474
July 202452
June 202436

A total of 557 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202562
February 202540
January 202553
December 202440
November 202445
October 202458
September 202441
August 202463
July 202465
June 202490

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 157 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20254
January 202521
December 202421
November 20249
October 202427
September 202416
August 202410
July 20246
June 202428

A total of 429 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202539
January 202538
December 202429
November 202435
October 202450
September 202437
August 202448
July 202446
June 202460

A total of 132 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 202515
December 202415
November 202413
October 202411
September 202411
August 20246
July 202412
June 202426

A total of 112 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202514
January 20257
December 20247
November 202417
October 202411
September 202410
August 20247
July 202411
June 202412

A total of 299 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202531
January 202521
December 202432
November 202425
October 202428
September 202424
August 202437
July 202431
June 202450

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 202416

A total of 272 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202521
January 202517
December 202414
November 202423
October 202431
September 202430
August 202419
July 202433
June 202458

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Castle Point in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Castle Point postcode area is presented below.

1. Runwood Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Other theft1
Other crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Public order2
5. Gafzelle Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery1

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