Caister-on-Sea Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,764 residents, Caister-on-Sea recorded 33 crimes in December 2023, equating to 3.8 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 47.2% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, a significant disparity that underscores the area’s relative safety. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (15 incidents, 45.5% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (5 incidents, 15.2%) and anti-social behaviour (3 incidents, 9.1%). The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and the holiday period—likely influenced these patterns. The high proportion of violent crimes may be consistent with the area’s coastal resort character, where transient populations and seasonal events can contribute to incidents of aggression or conflict. However, the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Caister-on-Sea’s rate is 35% below that benchmark. This could indicate effective local policing or community measures, though the presence of 15 violent crimes in a small population also highlights the need for continued vigilance. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of property crimes, such as shoplifting (3 incidents, 39% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (1 incident, 78% below the UK average), suggest that the area’s compact built-up environment and proximity to the coast may reduce opportunities for such offences. The seasonal factors of December—dark evenings, empty homes during the holidays, and increased foot traffic in retail areas—may have contributed to the rise in criminal damage and arson, though the small numbers mean these trends require further analysis. Overall, the crime picture for Caister-on-Sea in December 2023 reflects a balance between the seasonal pressures of the holiday period and the area’s inherent characteristics as a coastal community with a smaller, more tightly-knit population.

December 2023 saw significant fluctuations in crime types compared to the previous month. Criminal damage and arson surged by 150%, rising from two to five incidents, a sharp increase that may be linked to holiday-related vandalism or property neglect during the festive season. Similarly, drug-related offences doubled, with two reports compared to none in November, suggesting potential shifts in local activity or enforcement patterns. Robbery also rose by 100%, with one incident reported in December, though the small sample size limits interpretation. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by two-thirds, from three to one, possibly due to reduced traffic or increased car security during the holiday period. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences each dropped by 50%, reflecting a quieter month in terms of disruptive incidents. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 45.5% of all reported crimes, a figure that is 35% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This contrast between violent crime and other categories illustrates a unique crime mix in the area, with property and public order issues showing greater volatility month-on-month.

In December 2023, Caister-on-Sea recorded 33 crimes, a 2.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This brings the monthly crime rate to 3.8 per 1,000, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime every 266 residents over the course of the month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a community of 8,764 people. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, highlighting the area’s relative safety. The decrease in vehicle crime by 66.7% from November to December may reflect seasonal shifts, such as reduced car usage during the holiday period or increased vigilance among residents. This contrast with the rise in criminal damage and arson, which doubled in December, suggests that different factors may influence crime patterns depending on the type of offence. For residents, the low overall rate and manageable daily frequency provide reassurance, though the seasonal fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing awareness of local conditions.