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

Caister-on-Sea's crime rate in October 2025 remained below the UK average, recording 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents—45.5% lower than the national figure of 7.7. This continued safety profile is shaped by the area's coastal character, with seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween influencing crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 40.5% of all reported crimes, though they showed a slight decline from September. This category's rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 36% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be attributed to the area's smaller population and community-oriented policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage followed as the second and third most common crimes, with the former showing a 300% increase from the previous month. This spike may be linked to the Halloween period and the transition into darker evenings, which often correlate with increased incidents in public spaces. The area's low crime rate is further reinforced by its position as a built-up coastal resort, where tourism and seasonal events may contribute to a more vigilant community. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour highlights a need for targeted interventions during peak times of the year. The overall crime profile remains stable, with property crimes (12 incidents) and violent crimes (15 incidents) maintaining a roughly balanced distribution. This suggests that while the area is relatively safe, localized factors such as seasonal events and community dynamics play a significant role in shaping crime trends. The continued below-average rates for most categories, including vehicle crime (52% below UK average) and drugs (29% below), indicate that the area's safety measures are effective, though vigilance is required to address the recent surge in anti-social behaviour.

October 2025 saw a stark rise in anti-social behaviour, with incidents increasing by 300% from one to four cases. This surge, likely linked to darker evenings and Halloween, contrasts sharply with a 75% decline in public order offences, which fell from eight to two. The increase in anti-social behaviour may partly explain the overall crime rate's stagnation despite a general downward trend. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and 'other crime' both doubled from previous month figures, suggesting emerging patterns that warrant closer attention. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.5% of all crimes. from September. This category remains 36% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a figure that highlights the area's comparative safety. Residents should be particularly cautious around late evenings, given the 300% spike in anti-social behaviour, which may indicate heightened activity in public spaces during the month's darker hours.

Caister-on-Sea's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 9.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.7. This decline, though modest, reflects a broader trend of reduced crime activity over the past year. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day during October, a figure that may seem low but warrants attention given the seasonal context. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 237 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up coastal area. When compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Caister-on-Sea remains significantly safer, but the month-on-month fluctuations in specific categories—such as the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—highlight the need for vigilance in certain areas. The population of 8,764 residents further contextualises these figures, as the crime rate is scaled against a relatively small and tightly knit community. This suggests that localised factors, rather than broad demographic trends, may be driving recent changes in crime patterns.