Crime Rate in Magdalen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Magdalen

The total recorded crimes in Magdalen, Great Yarmouth, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Magdalen crime rate of 0.98 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 Magdalen, encompassing approximately 27,508 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-72.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
Magdalen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Amethyst Close with total crimes: 3
  • Gresham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hospital with total crimes: 3

How safe is Magdalen?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, Magdalen demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 625 crimes compared to 723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Magdalen witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

    • In 2023, Magdalen had fewer crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 619 crimes compared to 663. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Magdalen witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Magdalen Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Magdalen has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 0.98 ranking 13th out of 16 in the Great Yarmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Magdalen crimes were 625. The crime rate of Magdalen in 2024 was 22.72 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Magdalen were around 619 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.50 (year) or 1.88 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Magdalen)CrimesRank (Magdalen)CrimesRank (Magdalen)
Nelson262 13,147 12,958 1
Central and Northgate225 22,659 22,402 2
Southtown and Cobholm74 41,068 31,007 3
Claydon74 3846 4650 5
St Andrews64 5769 5651 4
Yarmouth North59 6530 7545 7
Bradwell South and Hopton48 7498 8369 8
Ormesby35 8209 15189 15
Lothingland33 10278 12341 9
Caister South32 11312 9308 10
East Flegg33 9279 11212 14
Gorleston29 12303 10222 13
West Flegg17 16172 16266 11
Bradwell North17 15271 13239 12
Caister North25 14214 14184 16
Fleggburgh4 17118 17115 17

Magdalen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202543
May 202519
April 202519
March 202512
February 202523
January 202525
December 202420
November 202429
October 202428

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Magdalen in July 2025

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

1. Amethyst Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gresham Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. St John'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nuffield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Girton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woodfarm Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. St Anne'S Crescent (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. St Benet'S Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Nuffield Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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