Crime Rate in Lothingland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lothingland

The total recorded crimes in Lothingland, Great Yarmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lothingland crime rate of 10.27 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 Lothingland, encompassing approximately 2,628 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lothingland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Porter'S Loke with total crimes: 4
  • Sharmans Loke with total crimes: 3
  • Marsh Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lothingland?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, Lothingland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 278 crimes compared to 723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lothingland recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

    • In 2023, Lothingland had fewer crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 341 crimes compared to 663. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lothingland Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lothingland has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 10.27 ranking 11th out of 16 in the Great Yarmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Lothingland crimes were 278. The crime rate of Lothingland in 2024 was 105.76 (year) or 8.81 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lothingland were around 341 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.73 (year) or 10.81 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lothingland)CrimesRank (Lothingland)CrimesRank (Lothingland)
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
East Flegg40 7279 11212 14
Bradwell South and Hopton38 8498 8369 8
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

Lothingland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 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 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 202415
October 20248
September 20246
August 202411
July 20248
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 202411
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
January 20255
November 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Lothingland in May 2025

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

1. Porter'S Loke (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sharmans Loke (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Marsh Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Yare Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Nursery Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bracon Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Butt Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Beccles Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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