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

Caister-on-Sea’s crime profile in October 2023 reflected a combination of stability and localized spikes. The overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 42.5% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety. However, the breakdown of crimes revealed a striking imbalance: violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15%) and criminal damage and arson (10%). This dominance of violent crime is consistent with the area’s character as a coastal resort, where seasonal fluctuations—such as the return to darker evenings and the Halloween period—can heighten tensions. The month also saw a notable spike in criminal damage and arson, a trend that may be influenced by the area’s proximity to open spaces and the increased visibility of such acts during the darker autumn nights. While the overall rate remains low, the concentration of violent crime highlights the need for community-focused strategies to address underlying factors, such as alcohol-related incidents or transient populations. The seasonal context of October, with clocks going back and the onset of colder weather, likely contributed to changes in public behaviour, potentially amplifying incidents of violence and anti-social conduct. These patterns are not uncommon in coastal towns, where the combination of tourism, local events, and the transition from summer to winter can create conditions ripe for certain types of crime.

October 2023 saw a stark rise in criminal damage and arson, with incidents surging by 300% compared to the previous month. This jump—from one to four incidents—suggests a potential shift in local criminal activity, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the Halloween period. Other crime also saw a 200% increase, rising from one to three cases, indicating a broader uptick in less-defined criminal acts. Robbery, though still rare, doubled from zero to one incident, a troubling development for residents. These increases contrast with declines in violence and sexual offences (-29.6%) and anti-social behaviour (-14.3%), which may reflect seasonal changes in public activity or the impact of local initiatives. Violence and sexual offences remain 19% below the UK average, a statistic that highlights the area’s relative safety in this category. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas where criminal damage has risen, as this could signal a new trend in local crime.

Caister-on-Sea’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 2.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.7 per 1,000. This slight decline suggests a stabilising trend in local crime patterns, though the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 219 residents, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. Daily, the area saw an average of one crime per day, a rate that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. With a population of 8,764, the localised nature of these incidents means that residents are not frequently exposed to crime, but the sharp rise in certain categories—such as criminal damage and arson—demands attention. This monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to national averages, offers a clear snapshot of how crime manifests within the built-up area of Caister-on-Sea.