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

Violence and sexual offences dominate Caister-on-Sea's crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 60.4% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This 35.3% deficit reflects a combination of local factors, including the area's coastal character and seasonal patterns. The summer months typically see increased foot traffic along the shore and in local businesses, which may contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. However, the proportion of violent crimes in Caister-on-Sea (3.3 per 1,000) is 13% above the UK average for this category, suggesting that while the overall crime rate is low, targeted issues persist. Property crimes, such as shoplifting and vehicle crime, remain rare, with only 10 incidents recorded—81% below the UK average for these categories. This contrasts with the notable rise in drug-related offences, which doubled from zero to one incident. The seasonal context of June, with longer daylight hours and the start of the tourist season, likely influences crime patterns, though the absence of major festivals or events in the area may limit the impact of transient populations. The low crime rate in anti-social behaviour (53% below UK average) suggests community cohesion, but the 12.5% share of criminal damage and arson cases indicates ongoing challenges with local disorder. These figures illustrate an area where violent crime is the primary concern, but property crime remains exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks.

June 2023 saw significant shifts in Caister-on-Sea's crime mix, with drug-related offences doubling from zero to one incident—a 100% increase. Vehicle crime also rose by 100%, marking the first recorded instance of this category in the month. These spikes, while small in absolute terms, may signal emerging trends warranting closer monitoring. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 50% (from two to one incident), potentially reflecting seasonal changes in retail activity or increased local enforcement. The proportion of violent crimes (60.4% of total) remained high compared to property crimes (23.4%), a pattern consistent with the area's coastal demographics and summer tourism dynamics. Caister-on-Sea's rate of violence and sexual offences (3.3 per 1,000) is 13% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, highlighting a specific vulnerability in this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour cases (6 incidents) were 53% below the UK average, suggesting that community policing efforts may be effectively mitigating this type of disorder. For residents, the 17.1% monthly increase in overall crime rate from 4.7 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents underscores the need for continued vigilance, particularly in areas frequented by tourists during the summer months.

Caister-on-Sea's crime rate in June 2023 (5.5 per 1,000 residents) represents a 17.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.7 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, must be contextualised within the area's low overall crime profile. On a daily basis, the 48 total crimes reported over 30 days equate to roughly 2 crimes per day—significantly lower than the UK average daily crime rate. When scaled to the local population, the 1-in-183 resident monthly exposure to crime highlights the relatively safe environment of Caister-on-Sea compared to larger urban centres. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it translates to a very low probability of personal involvement in crime. The 8,764 population of the area further underscores the impact of these figures: even with the 17.1% monthly rise, the absolute number of crimes remains minimal. For context, the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000 residents equates to a 1-in-117 resident monthly exposure, making Caister-on-Sea's figures approximately 50% more favourable. The population-scaled perspective also reveals why categories like anti-social behaviour (53% below UK average) and public order offences (55% below UK average) are so far from national levels—smaller communities often have more visible and responsive local governance. These comparative metrics reinforce the area's status as a low-crime coastal town, even as targeted challenges like violent crime persist.