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

Violence and sexual offences dominate Caister-on-Sea's crime profile in June 2024, contributing 45.5% of all reported crimes. The area's overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents places it 53.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower risk environment compared to national trends. This marked divergence from the UK average is particularly evident in violent crime categories, where local rates are 38% below national figures. The coastal character of Caister-on-Sea likely influences these patterns, with seasonal factors such as the start of summer tourism potentially impacting crime dynamics. While anti-social behaviour (27.3% of crimes) and shoplifting (6.1%) follow as the next most common categories, their rates remain significantly below UK averages. The low property crime rate (6 incidents) compared to the 15 violent crimes recorded suggests a distinct crime profile shaped by the area's demographics and geography. As June marks the beginning of peak tourist season in coastal regions, the interplay between local community dynamics and transient visitor populations may contribute to the current crime mix. This pattern is consistent with other coastal towns where tourism-driven foot traffic often correlates with higher rates of anti-social behaviour and lower property crime, though the exact mechanisms remain subject to further analysis.

June 2024 saw a 40% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month, dropping from 25 to 15 incidents. This decline contrasts with a 50% rise in anti-social behaviour, increasing from 6 to 9 reports, and a 100% surge in both shoplifting (1 to 2 incidents) and theft from the person (0 to 1 incident). These shifts highlight a notable reallocation in crime types, with violent crime decreasing while disorder-related offences increase. The local rate of violence and sexual offences (1.7 per 1,000) remains 38% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, suggesting structural factors that may limit violent crime in this coastal community. The sharp increase in anti-social behaviour could be linked to the start of summer tourism, as transient populations often contribute to higher levels of disorder. Meanwhile, the dramatic rise in shoplifting may reflect seasonal retail activity or changes in policing focus. Residents should note that while violent crime has decreased, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with all major crime categories recorded at least 29% below national figures.

The crime rate in Caister-on-Sea fell by 17.3% in June 2024 compared to the previous month, declining from 4.6 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This month-on-month reduction aligns with broader seasonal trends observed in coastal areas, where crime rates often dip during summer months due to increased community engagement and tourism-related policing initiatives. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 1 crime per day in June, a figure that contextualises the low-level nature of local crime. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 266 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low risk environment in this community. When compared to the UK average, Caister-on-Sea's crime profile remains markedly safer, with all major categories recorded at least 29% below national rates. This includes anti-social behaviour (29% below UK average) and public order offences (84% below). The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of experiencing crime here is significantly lower than in most other parts of the UK, with residents facing a 1-in-266 chance of being directly affected by reported crime over a 30-day period. These figures suggest that the built-up area within Great Yarmouth benefits from a combination of community cohesion, coastal-specific policing strategies, and the transient nature of tourism which may dilute the impact of persistent criminal activity.