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

In May 2023, Caister-on-Sea's overall crime rate stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 41.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This reflects the area's character as a coastal resort with a relatively low-density built-up area, where seasonal factors like longer evenings and springtime tourism may influence crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 58.5% of reported incidents—24 cases in total. This category's rate (2.7 per 1,000) was 3% below the UK average, consistent with the area's lower population density and potential community policing efforts. Public order offences followed at 12.2%, with a rate of 0.6 per 1,000, 9% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both showed marked underperformance relative to national figures, with the former 62% below and the latter 19% below the UK average. These trends may be attributed to the area's transient population and the influence of coastal tourism, which can dampen persistent anti-social activity. Shoplifting, though a small share of total crimes (4.9%), saw a 100% increase from April, linked to the start of the summer tourism season and increased foot traffic in retail areas. The seasonal context of May—bank holidays, longer evenings, and the onset of outdoor socialising—likely contributes to fluctuations in violence and property-related crimes, with the balance between these categories shifting in line with local rhythms. The data illustrates a crime profile shaped by both geographic and temporal factors, offering insights into how a coastal resort's unique dynamics influence crime trends.

May 2023 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery, shoplifting, and criminal damage and arson each experiencing a 100% increase compared to April. This surge in property-related offences, despite an overall crime rate decline, highlights a shift in the crime mix toward non-violent categories. The 17.2% decrease in violence and sexual offences—falling from 29 to 24 incidents—contrasts with the rise in other areas, suggesting possible seasonal influences such as reduced outdoor drinking during early spring. Anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3%, aligning with a broader UK trend in this category (62% below UK average). For residents, the 100% increase in shoplifting may warrant closer attention to local retail security measures, particularly in areas with high foot traffic. The UK comparison reveals that Caister-on-Sea's violent crime rate (2.7 per 1,000) is 3% below the national average, a gap that may reflect the area's coastal character and lower population density.

Caister-on-Sea's crime rate in May 2023 dropped to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 4.7% decrease from the previous month's 4.9 rate. This follows a seasonal pattern typical of coastal resorts, where springtime activity and longer evenings may temporarily shift crime dynamics. Daily crime counts averaged 1 incident per day across the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's low-density built-up character. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 214 residents—a monthly exposure rate that contrasts sharply with the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a significantly lower risk compared to the national context, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour (62% below UK average) and shoplifting (59% below UK average). This suggests that local factors—such as community policing efforts or the transient nature of coastal tourism—may play a role in maintaining lower crime rates. The stability in daily crime counts, despite fluctuations in specific categories, underscores the area's consistent approach to crime management.