Crime Rate in East Flegg: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Flegg

The total recorded crimes in East Flegg, Great Yarmouth, UK in March 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Flegg crime rate of 5.88 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Flegg Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horsey Road with total crimes: 1
  • Somerton Road with total crimes: 1
  • St Marys Road with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the East Flegg has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 5.88 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Yarmouth)CrimesRank (Great Yarmouth)CrimesRank (Great Yarmouth)
Nelson210 13,147 12,958 1
Central and Northgate184 22,659 22,402 2
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
Bradwell North27 11271 13239 12
Caister North17 14214 14184 16
Fleggburgh5 17118 17115 17

East Flegg Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Horsey Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
2. Somerton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Marys Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Kings Loke (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kings Loke (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Buttermere (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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