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

Violence and sexual offences dominate Caister-on-Sea’s crime profile in June 2025, accounting for 38.5% of all reported crimes. At 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate is 27.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a significant disparity that underscores the locality’s distinct character. The coastal setting and seasonal dynamics likely play a role in shaping these patterns: with summer in full swing, the town’s appeal to tourists and seasonal residents may contribute to increased interactions in public spaces, which could explain the prominence of violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour (13.5% of total crimes) and criminal damage (11.5%) follow closely, suggesting a mix of social and property-related challenges. Shoplifting in Caister-on-Sea is 68% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s smaller retail footprint compared to urban centres. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of the tourist season—may also influence crime patterns, with longer daylight hours and increased foot traffic in coastal areas creating opportunities for both crime and community engagement. However, direct links between these factors and specific crime types, though the correlation is consistent with coastal towns experiencing fluctuations tied to tourism rhythms.

June 2025 saw a 400% increase in vehicle crime, jumping from 1 to 5 incidents, a stark shift that may reflect heightened summer activity in parking areas near the beach or caravan sites. Robbery and other theft each rose by 100%, with both categories moving from zero to one incident, suggesting isolated but notable events that could signal emerging patterns or transient factors. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 33.3% compared to the previous month, linked to the start of the summer season and increased police visibility during peak tourist hours. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 40%, due to community initiatives or seasonal changes in social dynamics. The area’s performance against UK averages reveals striking contrasts: violence and sexual offences are 20% below the UK rate, while vehicle crime is 62% above. This divergence highlights the unique pressures faced by Caister-on-Sea, where coastal-specific challenges—such as vehicle theft in seasonal parking areas—outweigh more typical urban crime trends. For residents, the 400% spike in vehicle crime serves as a concrete reminder to secure vehicles during the busy summer months.

Caister-on-Sea’s crime rate in June 2025 (5.9 per 1,000) represents an 11.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend in overall criminal activity. Over the course of the month, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day, a figure that places the area among the lower end of the UK’s crime spectrum. When scaled to the population of 8,764 residents, the monthly exposure means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 169 residents—a statistic that, while not negligible, suggests a relatively low risk of personal victimisation compared to larger urban areas. This monthly aggregate also highlights the area’s ability to maintain a stable crime environment despite seasonal fluctuations. The 27.2% gap between Caister-on-Sea’s rate and the UK average reinforces the impact of local characteristics, such as the town’s coastal geography and smaller population, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. While the daily crime count is a useful metric for residents, the monthly exposure figure offers a broader perspective on how crime is distributed across the community, emphasizing that even in a built-up area, the risk of encountering crime remains relatively low.