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

Caister-on-Sea's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 4.7 per 1,000, marking a 39% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This places the coastal town firmly in the safer half of the national spectrum, though the data reveals a nuanced picture of local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 61% of all reported crimes, a rate of 2.9 per 1,000 that was 9% above the UK average for this category. This discrepancy may partly explain the area's overall safety record, as violent crime rates are typically higher in urban centres. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average (31% below), showed a sharp month-on-month increase, suggesting seasonal or situational influences. The transition to spring, with longer evenings and clock changes, may have contributed to this shift. Property crimes, including shoplifting and criminal damage, were lower than the UK average, with shoplifting at 0.2 per 1,000 (67% below the national rate). This could reflect the area's character as a smaller, more tightly knit community with fewer commercial hotspots than larger urban areas. The data also highlights a stark contrast between violent crime rates and property crime rates, with the latter being consistently lower than UK averages across all categories. This balance suggests that while the area faces challenges with interpersonal crime, its structural and social characteristics may help mitigate risks associated with theft and vandalism. The seasonal context of March, with its transitional weather and extended daylight hours, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

March 2024 saw a dramatic 133.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 3 to 7 incidents. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, signals a shift in local patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 61% of all crimes.9 per 1,000 was 9% above the UK average for that category. Conversely, anti-social behaviour in Caister-on-Sea was 31% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, illustrating a combination of local factors. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting, from 1 to 2 incidents, particularly relevant, as it suggests targeted retail vulnerabilities. The balance between violent and property crimes shifted slightly, with property crimes dropping to 4 (from 25 violent crimes), though this remains a small proportion of the overall total.

Caister-on-Sea's crime rate in March 2024 rose by 17.3% compared to February, reflecting a shift in local patterns. While the area remains 39% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, the increase highlights evolving dynamics. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported per day across the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 214 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents against the local population of 8,764. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when aggregated, but the upward trend from February suggests seasonal or situational factors may be at play. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a significantly lower risk than the national average, though the rise in anti-social behaviour and property crimes deserves closer attention to local conditions.