Crime Rate in Castle Point: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle Point

The total recorded crimes in Castle Point, UK in May 2025 are around 489 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle Point crime rate of 5.46 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (205) incidents (4.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (41.30% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (52) incidents (1.96% increase)
Castle Point Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gafzelle Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Southwick Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Marlborough Close with total crimes: 6

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 Central (60 crimes), and the safest, St George's (10 crimes), is 50 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Castle Point.

Similarly, the area of Canvey Island North West (103 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hadleigh North (7 crimes), with a difference of 96 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Castle Point.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Canvey Island Central60
Canvey Island West56
Canvey Island Winter Gardens51
Canvey Island South44
Appleton43

Safest Wards:

Victoria26
St James26
Canvey Island North22
Cedar Hall19
St George's10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Canvey Island North West103
Canvey Island South West61
South Benfleet56
Canvey Island Leigh Beck47
Hadleigh South42

Safest Areas:

Canvey Island Winter Gardens31
Benfleet North24
Canvey Island Newlands21
Thundersley Glen19
Hadleigh North7

Castle Point Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Castle Point has recorded 489 crimes with crime rate of 5.46 ranking 283th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 10 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon265 133,699 123,581 12
Rochford340 124,940 114,915 11
Uttlesford512 116,354 95,858 10
Braintree931 911,752 811,413 8
Colchester1,616 818,598 416,595 7
Brentwood490 76,730 76,665 6
Chelmsford1,340 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest956 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,214 515,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,621 120,557 220,839 2
Harlow918 210,933 111,148 1

Castle Point Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (205 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (196 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (51 incidents) also being high.

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 668 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202546
March 202562
February 202540
January 202553
December 202440
November 202445
October 202458
September 202441
August 202463
July 202465
June 202490

A total of 362 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202522
March 202529
February 202516
January 202535
December 202443
November 202427
October 202424
September 202427
August 202441
July 202444
June 202434

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 202416

A total of 135 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202516
February 202514
January 20257
December 20247
November 202417
October 202411
September 202410
August 20247
July 202411
June 202412

A total of 169 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202518
March 202512
February 202511
January 202515
December 202415
November 202413
October 202411
September 202411
August 20246
July 202412
June 202426

A total of 362 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202527
March 202520
February 202531
January 202521
December 202432
November 202425
October 202428
September 202424
August 202437
July 202431
June 202450

A total of 549 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202528
March 202551
February 202541
January 202547
December 202437
November 202462
October 202460
September 202445
August 202474
July 202452
June 202436

A total of 189 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202519
March 202515
February 20254
January 202521
December 202421
November 20249
October 202427
September 202416
August 202410
July 20246
June 202428

A total of 532 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202551
March 202547
February 202539
January 202538
December 202429
November 202435
October 202450
September 202437
August 202448
July 202446
June 202460

A total of 2358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 196.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 344 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025205
April 2025196
March 2025185
February 2025152
January 2025181
December 2024183
November 2024153
October 2024181
September 2024190
August 2024186
July 2024202
June 2024344

A total of 340 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202534
March 202526
February 202521
January 202517
December 202414
November 202423
October 202431
September 202430
August 202419
July 202433
June 202458

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246

High Crime Locations Castle Point in May 2025

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

1. Gafzelle Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
Public order1
Other theft1
Other crime1
2. Southwick Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Marlborough Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Haven Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Second Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
6. Third Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Drugs1

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