Crime in Central and Northgate, Great Yarmouth
Comprehensive safety analysis for Central and Northgate, localized within Great Yarmouth.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Theatre Plain Map | Shoplifting: 4Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 2 | 11 |
| On or near Rampart Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Other theft: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 6 | 6 |
| On or near Manby Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Other crime: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Nightclub Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Other theft: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Market Gates Map | Other crime: 1Other theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Police Station Map | Shoplifting: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 2Drugs: 1Burglary: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Fishers' Quay Map | Public order: 2Burglary: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Great Northern Close Map | Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
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Local Priorities
We work with the community and local partners, while also looking at our own data, to come up with priorities for North Yarmouth for the next three months. This is currently: Tackling anti-social behaviour, with a focus on street drinking in the marketplace / town centre
Issued: 28 May 2026
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Actioned: 28 May 2026
We work with the community and local partners, while also looking at our own data, to come up with priorities for North Yarmouth for the next three months. These are currently
Tackling anti-social behaviour - focusing on alcohol/drug concerns and vehicle misuse.
Issued: 24 Feb 2026
Status Update
We’ve used dispersal and other policing powers to address ongoing nuisance and disorder, including breaches of the Public Spaces Protection Order, with one young person being taken home for continuing non-compliance of it.
A meeting was held with Market Gates management to agree joint actions to reduce antisocial behaviour. Task Force officers met with new council officials to align priorities and improve partnership working.
Several arrests have been made in connection with town centre disorder, including for drunk and disorderly behaviour, drugs possession, and theft. One man was sentenced to six months in prison for possession of a bladed weapon.
We continue to work closely with local businesses to provide reassurance and guidance, and to gather intelligence.
A man was recently sentenced to 171 days in prison for breaching his anti-social behaviour injuction, given following behaviour within the town centre.
Undertaken daily patrols with council staff.
Two men issued with 'Acceptable Behaviour Contracts'.
One man imprisoned for breaching his 'Antisocial Behaviour Injunction' in the town centre.
One man arrested for breaching his 'Criminal Behaviour Notice'.
Two E-scooters seized from the town centre.
One man arrested for breaching his 'Criminal Behaviour Order' and sent to prison.
Foot patrols of the Easter Fair.
Four positive stop searches conducted.
14 shoplifters dealt with and banned from stores in the town centre.
16 Public Spaces Protection Order breaches and individuals reported for drinking from open cans of alcohol in the town centre.
Joint networking with partners to reduce illegal parking in King Street.
Night-time patrols around Chaucer Road, Tennyson Road, Beatty Road, and Caister Road in relation to reports of antisocial motorcycle riding. Also night-time patrols around Middle market in relation to suspect drug use/dealing.
Actioned: 21 May 2026
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The Hive, Great Yarmouth Library, The Place, 37-39 Market Place, Great Yarmouth NR30 1LX
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