Crime Rate in Caister South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caister South

The total recorded crimes in Caister South, Great Yarmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caister South crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Caister South, encompassing approximately 3,550 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Caister South Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Beresford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Gilbert Road with total crimes: 2
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Caister South?

To understand the safety of Caister South, we need to analyze Caister South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, Caister South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 312 crimes compared to 723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Caister South had fewer crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 308 crimes compared to 663. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Caister South recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Great Yarmouth, Caister South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Caister South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Caister South has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 6.76 ranking 13th out of 16 in the Great Yarmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Caister South crimes were 312. The crime rate of Caister South in 2024 was 87.87 (year) or 7.32 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Caister South were around 308 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.74 (year) or 7.23 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caister South)CrimesRank (Caister South)CrimesRank (Caister South)
Nelson207 23,147 12,958 1
Central and Northgate226 12,659 22,402 2
Southtown and Cobholm97 31,068 31,007 3
St Andrews54 5769 5651 4
Claydon59 4846 4650 5
Magdalen52 6625 6619 6
Yarmouth North37 9530 7545 7
East Flegg40 7279 11212 14
Bradwell South and Hopton38 8498 8369 8
Lothingland27 11278 12341 9
Gorleston18 15303 10222 13
Caister North35 10214 14184 16
West Flegg14 16172 16266 11
Bradwell North26 12271 13239 12
Ormesby21 14209 15189 15
Fleggburgh11 17118 17115 17

Caister South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202515
February 20252
January 20254
December 202419
November 202416
October 202419
September 202416
August 202411
July 20248
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
December 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
June 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Caister South in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Caister South postcode area is presented below.

1. Beresford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Gilbert Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Green Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Castle Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Seafield Road North (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Braddock Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gedge Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Windsor Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. West Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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