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 May 2025 are around 226 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central and Northgate crime rate of 9.57 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (-1.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Central and Northgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre Plain with total crimes: 19
  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Nightclub 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 areas in the Great Yarmouth.

    • 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 areas in the Great Yarmouth.

  • 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 May 2025 the Central and Northgate has recorded 226 crimes with crime rate of 9.57 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central and Northgate)CrimesRank (Central and Northgate)CrimesRank (Central and Northgate)
Nelson207 23,147 12,958 1
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
Caister South24 13312 9308 10
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

Central and Northgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 202511
February 202514
January 202514
December 20248
November 20249
October 202415
September 20247
August 202414
July 202412

A total of 877 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202586
April 202587
March 202580
February 202568
January 202565
December 202474
November 202480
October 202475
September 202482
August 202489
July 202491

A total of 301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202530
March 202517
February 202531
January 202527
December 202426
November 202421
October 202433
September 202421
August 202443
July 202428

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202520
March 202519
February 202517
January 202518
December 202417
November 202415
October 202425
September 202414
August 202413
July 202422

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20254
February 20258
January 202512
December 20244
November 20244
October 202411
September 202412
August 20248
July 20249

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202517
March 202510
February 202516
January 202517
December 202414
November 202414
October 202420
September 202414
August 202423
July 202416

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202520
March 202513
February 202519
January 202527
December 202413
November 202420
October 202420
September 202417
August 202427
July 202414

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241

High Crime Locations Central and Northgate in May 2025

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

1. Theatre Plain (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other crime2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Paget Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
7. Jury Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
9. The Lea (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1

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