Crime Rate in Magdalen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Magdalen

The total recorded crimes in Magdalen, Great Yarmouth, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Magdalen crime rate of 1.45 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Magdalen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 7
  • Cambridge Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Charter Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Magdalen has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 1.45 ranking 7th 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.

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
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
East Flegg7 16279 11212 14
Bradwell North27 11271 13239 12
Caister North17 14214 14184 16
Fleggburgh5 17118 17115 17

Magdalen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 202416
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202523
January 202525
December 202420
November 202429
October 202428
September 202435
August 202427
July 202422
June 202458
May 202418
April 202419

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 202410

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 202412
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Magdalen in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cambridge Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Charter Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Christ Church Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Newnham Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Greenacres (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Pound Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Peterhouse Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Viking Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Amethyst Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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