Crime Rate in Central and Northgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central and Northgate

The total recorded crimes in Central and Northgate, Great Yarmouth, UK in March 2025 are around 184 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central and Northgate crime rate of 7.79 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 Central and Northgate, encompassing approximately 23,626 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-45.16% decrease)
Central and Northgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre Plain with total crimes: 16
  • Paget Road with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

How safe is Central and Northgate?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, Central and Northgate reported a higher crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 2,659 crimes compared to 723. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central and Northgate witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Central and Northgate experienced a greater number of crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 2,402 crimes compared to 663. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central and Northgate witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Great Yarmouth, Central and Northgate has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Central and Northgate Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Central and Northgate has recorded 184 crimes with crime rate of 7.79 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Great Yarmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Central and Northgate crimes were 2,659. The crime rate of Central and Northgate in 2024 was 112.54 (year) or 9.38 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central and Northgate were around 2,402 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.67 (year) or 8.47 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Yarmouth)CrimesRank (Great Yarmouth)CrimesRank (Great Yarmouth)
Nelson210 13,147 12,958 1
Southtown and Cobholm73 31,068 31,007 3
St Andrews55 5769 5651 4
Claydon60 4846 4650 5
Magdalen40 7625 6619 6
Yarmouth North45 6530 7545 7
Bradwell South and Hopton40 8498 8369 8
Lothingland20 13278 12341 9
Caister South25 12312 9308 10
Gorleston38 9303 10222 13
Ormesby28 10209 15189 15
West Flegg15 15172 16266 11
East Flegg7 16279 11212 14
Bradwell North27 11271 13239 12
Caister North17 14214 14184 16
Fleggburgh5 17118 17115 17

Central and Northgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (80 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (89 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 91 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (162 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (117 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 387 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202531
January 202527
December 202426
November 202421
October 202433
September 202421
August 202443
July 202428
June 202486
May 202433
April 202421

A total of 154 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202514
January 202514
December 20248
November 20249
October 202415
September 20247
August 202414
July 202412
June 202432
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 71 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 229 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202516
January 202517
December 202414
November 202414
October 202420
September 202414
August 202423
July 202416
June 202452
May 202415
April 202418

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
May 20244

A total of 1081 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202580
February 202568
January 202565
December 202474
November 202480
October 202475
September 202482
August 202489
July 202491
June 2024162
May 202498
April 2024117

A total of 253 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202517
January 202518
December 202417
November 202415
October 202425
September 202414
August 202413
July 202422
June 202450
May 202423
April 202420

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202416
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202519
January 202527
December 202413
November 202420
October 202420
September 202417
August 202427
July 202414
June 202424
May 202416
April 202414

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 202512
December 20244
November 20244
October 202411
September 202412
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 20249
April 202415

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

High Crime Locations Central and Northgate in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Central and Northgate postcode area is presented below.

1. Theatre Plain (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Paget Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
5. The Crans (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
6. Herries Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Nettle Hill West (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Walpole Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rampart Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

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