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

January 2025 marked a notable shift in Caister-on-Sea’s crime profile, with burglary and other theft surging unexpectedly despite an overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—52.1% below the UK average. This figure, the lowest in the area’s recorded history, reflects the built-up area’s unique position within Great Yarmouth’s coastal landscape. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime type, accounting for 23.3% of all incidents.8 per 1,000 was 18% below the UK average. Other theft, at 0.7 per 1,000, exceeded the UK average by 43%, possibly influenced by the proximity to retail zones in Great Yarmouth. Violence and sexual offences, however, fell to 0.7 per 1,000, a 72% reduction compared to the UK average, likely due to the post-holiday lull and reduced nightlife activity during January’s short days. The seasonal context of the month—marked by reduced tourism, lower footfall in retail areas, and fewer outdoor events—may partly explain the subdued overall crime rate. However, the sharp increase in burglary raises questions about targeted vulnerabilities in the area, such as unsecured properties or temporary residents. This contrast between stable violent crime trends and rising property-related offences suggests a combination of local factors, including the area’s geography and seasonal rhythms, that warrant further analysis.

The most striking shift in January 2025 was the 300% increase in burglary, with four incidents reported compared to one in December. This surge contrasts sharply with the 80% decline in public order offences, which fell from five to one. Other theft also rose sharply, doubling from two to six incidents, while theft from the person increased from zero to one. These changes highlight a shift in crime dynamics, with property-related offences outpacing violent crimes for the first time in recent months. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common category, accounting for 23.3% of all crimes, though it still sits 18% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. Other theft in Caister-on-Sea is 43% higher than the UK average, suggesting local factors—such as the area’s proximity to Great Yarmouth’s retail hubs—may be driving this trend. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 76%, a drop that aligns with the post-holiday period’s reduced social activity and shorter days.

Caister-on-Sea’s crime rate in January 2025 dropped by 26.9% compared to December 2024, falling from 4.7 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the post-holiday lull typically observed in coastal areas, where reduced tourism and shorter daylight hours curtail opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 8,764. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 292 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents within the built-up area. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would require a much larger population to achieve similar figures. The reduction in violent crime, particularly in violence and sexual offences (down 76%), may partly explain the overall drop, though the sharp increase in burglary and other theft suggests shifting patterns that warrant closer scrutiny. The area’s coastal location and seasonal rhythms, such as reduced retail activity in January, likely contribute to the subdued crime profile.