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

Caister-on-Sea’s crime rate for March 2025 stands at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 38.5% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This significant disparity reflects the area’s unique position as a coastal town within Great Yarmouth, where seasonal transitions and tourism-related activity may influence crime patterns. The most prevalent category of crime in the area remains violence and sexual offences, accounting for 57.1% of all reported incidents. This figure, at 2.7 per 1,000, is marginally lower than the UK average for this category, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—may be mitigating some risks. However, the sharp increase in violent crime compared to the previous month, combined with a 100% rise in public order offences, indicates a shift in the area’s crime profile. The seasonal context of March, with its transition to spring and longer evenings, may contribute to heightened social interactions in public spaces, explaining the surge in violent and disorderly incidents. Anti-social behaviour and other theft, both significantly below UK averages, highlight areas where local efforts appear to be effective. The interplay of these factors underscores the importance of contextualising crime data within the area’s geography, demographics, and seasonal rhythms.

March 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from six to 24 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in public order offences and other theft, points to a significant shift in the crime profile. While violent crime rates remain slightly below the UK average for this category, public order offences in Caister-on-Sea are 27% above the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting local pressures such as increased social activity or seasonal events may be contributing factors. Conversely, criminal damage and arson dropped by 75%, a reduction that may reflect seasonal trends or targeted community efforts. The stark contrast between rising violent crime and falling property-related offences highlights a shift in the area’s crime mix, with public order and anti-social behaviour now accounting for nearly a third of all reported incidents.

Caister-on-Sea’s crime rate in March 2025 rose sharply to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 90.8% increase from the previous month’s 2.5 per 1,000. This surge places the area’s daily crime count at approximately one incident per day over the 31-day period, highlighting a marked acceleration in reported crimes. When scaled to the local population of 8,764, this translates to one reported crime for every 209 residents over the month. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, the sharp month-on-month rise underscores the need to contextualise these figures within the area’s specific dynamics. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the lower national rate, Caister-on-Sea’s residents face a distinct monthly exposure to crime that deserves closer attention to local patterns and interventions.