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

Caister-on-Sea’s crime rate in March 2023 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 34.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This marked deviation from the national trend reflects the area’s unique characteristics as a coastal built-up area within Great Yarmouth. While violent crimes accounted for 65.9% of all reported incidents, a rate 20% higher than the UK average, other categories such as anti-social behaviour, burglary, and public order offences were significantly lower. This disparity may be attributed to the area’s relatively small population and the influence of seasonal factors. March, with its transition into spring and the change in daylight hours, likely influenced crime patterns, particularly for violent incidents. The higher proportion of violent crimes may be linked to the area’s proximity to Great Yarmouth’s urban core, where nightlife and transient populations can contribute to increased incidents. However, the lower rates of property-related and disorderly crimes suggest effective local policing or community engagement in these areas. The overall crime rate remains a testament to the area’s ability to manage risks despite its geographical and demographic positioning. As a coastal community, Caister-on-Sea’s crime profile is shaped by both its isolation and its integration with larger urban networks, creating a combination of factors that influence safety outcomes.

The crime mix in March 2023 revealed a stark contrast between violent and non-violent offences. Violent crimes accounted for 65.9% of the total, significantly higher than the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.7 per 1,000. This suggests that factors specific to Caister-on-Sea, such as its proximity to Great Yarmouth’s nightlife or transient population, may contribute to elevated levels of violent incidents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour, other theft, criminal damage, and public order offences were all below the UK average by margins ranging from 39% to 53%. This divergence highlights the area’s lower incidence of property-related and disorderly crimes compared to the national picture. A notable data point for residents is the 52% reduction in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average, indicating a potentially safer environment for community interactions. These findings underscore the complexity of local crime patterns, where violent incidents dominate but other categories remain well below national benchmarks.

In March 2023, Caister-on-Sea recorded 44 crimes across a population of 8,764, equating to one reported crime per 199 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in the area, particularly when compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day, a rate that aligns with the broader trend of lower crime levels in coastal communities. The population context further underscores the scale: with a total of 8,764 residents, the crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents places Caister-on-Sea significantly below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This suggests that, despite the presence of violent crimes at a higher rate than the national average, other categories such as anti-social behaviour and burglary are lower, contributing to an overall safer environment. For residents, the daily crime count and monthly exposure offer a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime, reinforcing the area’s status as a relatively low-risk community within a larger urban context.