Caister-on-Sea Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Caister-on-Sea’s crime profile in April 2025 reveals a striking imbalance in crime types, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly half (47.5%) of all reported incidents. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such offences make up 16% of the total. The area’s crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents is 40.3% below the national figure of 7.7, a disparity that may be attributed to its coastal, semi-rural character. Unlike larger urban centres, Caister-on-Sea lacks the density of nightlife venues or retail hubs that typically drive property crime, with shoplifting incidents at 70% below the UK average. The dominance of violent crime, however, suggests a different dynamic—possibly linked to local social interactions or transient populations during the Easter period. Seasonal factors, including spring weather and Easter-related activity, likely influenced this pattern, with outdoor spaces seeing increased use and potential for conflict. The relatively low rate of property crime, particularly burglary and vehicle theft, aligns with the area’s limited commercial infrastructure compared to major urban areas. This mix of crime types illustrates a community where interpersonal disputes and minor incidents dominate over more economically motivated crimes, a trend consistent with smaller coastal towns where social cohesion may temper more severe criminal activity.

Violence and sexual offences fell by 20.8% in April, dropping from 24 to 19 incidents—a shift that may reflect the Easter holiday period reducing public gatherings. Conversely, criminal damage and arson surged by 400%, rising from one to five incidents, a jump that could be linked to seasonal maintenance or vandalism during the spring. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences both declined by 33.3%, a trend consistent with reduced foot traffic during the Easter break. Violence and sexual offences in the area remain 16% below the UK average, while shoplifting is 70% below the national rate, suggesting a unique demographic or geographic factor suppressing certain crime types. For residents, the 20.8% drop in violent crime offers a tangible indicator of improved safety during the month.

April 2025 saw a 4.8% decrease in Caister-on-Sea’s crime rate, dropping from 4.8 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as spring weather and Easter holidays may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Daily crime counts averaged one per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the area’s safety within its coastal setting. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 219 residents—a rate that, while low, reflects the area’s small population and relatively low crime exposure. Comparing this to the UK average, the daily figure would equate to approximately 0.3 crimes per day in a similar-sized urban area, underscoring Caister-on-Sea’s distinct profile. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the area’s proximity to Great Yarmouth’s urban core, its crime rate remains lower, likely influenced by its semi-rural character and limited retail or nightlife presence.