Crime Rate in East Flegg: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Flegg

The total recorded crimes in East Flegg, Great Yarmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Flegg crime rate of 33.57 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 East Flegg, encompassing approximately 1,191 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
East Flegg Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Marys Road with total crimes: 4
  • Kings Loke with total crimes: 4
  • School Loke with total crimes: 4

How safe is East Flegg?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, East Flegg demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 279 crimes compared to 723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Flegg recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

    • In 2023, East Flegg had fewer crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 212 crimes compared to 663. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Flegg recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Flegg Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Flegg has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 33.57 ranking 7th out of 16 in the Great Yarmouth, UK

In 2024, the total East Flegg crimes were 279. The crime rate of East Flegg in 2024 was 234.18 (year) or 19.51 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Flegg were around 212 crimes with yearly crime rate of 177.94 (year) or 14.83 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Flegg)CrimesRank (East Flegg)CrimesRank (East Flegg)
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
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

East Flegg Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 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 (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202416

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 20253
February 202511
January 202511
December 20249
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 202411
July 202415
June 202430
May 20248

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations East Flegg in May 2025

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

1. St Marys Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
2. Kings Loke (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. School Loke (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Fallowfield (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Newport Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1
7. Marine Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sea View Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beach Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Peacehaven Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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