Caister-on-Sea Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 8,764 residents, 41 crimes in December 2024 equate to one reported incident for every 214 people over the course of the month. This translates to a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing Caister-on-Sea 33.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile shows a clear imbalance in offence types, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 61% of all reported crimes, followed by public order issues (12.2%) and anti-social behaviour (9.8%). This pattern aligns with the seasonal context of December, a month marked by Christmas shopping, extended evening darkness, and the closure of some homes during holiday periods. While the overall crime rate remains low, the concentration of violent offences suggests local factors may be influencing this trend. The relatively low levels of property crime—just 7 incidents compared to 25 violent crimes—contrast with national patterns, where property crimes typically make up a larger share of total reports. This could reflect the area’s character as a coastal town with a smaller, more tightly knit community, where interpersonal conflicts may be more prevalent than opportunistic theft. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, but Caister-on-Sea’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000 is 13% higher, indicating a localised challenge in managing violent crime despite the overall lower crime rate. This discrepancy highlights the need for targeted interventions that address the specific dynamics of this built-up area within Great Yarmouth.

December 2024 saw significant month-on-month shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents). This jump, consistent with the festive season’s impact on public spaces, may partly explain the 13% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and other theft both doubled from zero to one incident each, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local security during the holiday period. In contrast, burglary fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), possibly reflecting the seasonal closure of some properties during the Christmas holidays. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between Caister-on-Sea and the UK average for certain categories: anti-social behaviour is 47% below the national rate, while criminal damage and arson are 62% below. These figures may indicate the area’s relatively stable community environment, where anti-social behaviour is less prevalent than in more densely populated or transient areas. However, the higher-than-average rate of violence underscores the need for community-focused initiatives that address interpersonal conflicts, particularly in areas with high foot traffic during the holiday season. Residents might find the 150% increase in public order offences especially relevant, as it highlights the importance of vigilance in public spaces during December’s busy periods.

The crime rate in December 2024 rose by 17.3% compared to the previous month’s rate of 4.0 per 1,000, reflecting a localised uptick in reported incidents. This increase, though modest, places the area’s monthly crime rate at 4.7 per 1,000, which is still significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, Caister-on-Sea experienced an average of one crime per day in December, a figure that helps contextualise the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 214 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many urban areas but comparable to other coastal towns with similar population sizes. When scaled to the town’s population, this rate suggests that the likelihood of an individual encountering crime is relatively low, even with the 17.3% monthly increase. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the majority of crimes reported in December were violent in nature, which may indicate a different risk profile compared to areas where property crimes dominate. This contrast with national trends highlights the importance of tailoring crime prevention strategies to the specific needs of Caister-on-Sea, a built-up area with its own unique social and geographical characteristics. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the 13% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to the national average suggests that targeted efforts to address this category may be necessary.