Crime Rate in Nelson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nelson

The total recorded crimes in Nelson, Great Yarmouth, UK in July 2025 are around 262 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nelson crime rate of 1.52 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 Nelson, encompassing approximately 172,583 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (135) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (28) incidents (100.00% increase)
Nelson Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peggotty Road with total crimes: 16
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 12
  • Brittania Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Nelson?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, Nelson reported a higher crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 3,147 crimes compared to 723. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Nelson witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

    • In 2023, Nelson experienced a greater number of crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 2,958 crimes compared to 663. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Nelson witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Great Yarmouth, Nelson has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Nelson Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Nelson has recorded 262 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 1th out of 16 in the Great Yarmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Nelson crimes were 3,147. The crime rate of Nelson in 2024 was 18.23 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nelson were around 2,958 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.14 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nelson)CrimesRank (Nelson)CrimesRank (Nelson)
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
Magdalen27 13625 6619 6
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

Nelson 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 135 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (123 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 92 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (122 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (110 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 227 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202514
May 202519
April 202535
March 202518
February 202519
January 202527
December 202419
November 202425
October 202423

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202519
May 202510
April 202517
March 202519
February 202510
January 202513
December 202415
November 20249
October 202422

A total of 1113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 111.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025135
June 2025120
May 202588
April 2025123
March 2025100
February 202592
January 2025122
December 2024109
November 2024114
October 2024110

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202519
April 202521
March 20254
February 202515
January 202511
December 202410
November 202416
October 202411

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
March 20252
February 20253
October 20242

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202551
May 202542
April 202540
March 202541
February 202519
January 202539
December 202425
November 202427
October 202443

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
March 20253
February 20254
November 20246
October 20243

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243

High Crime Locations Nelson in July 2025

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

1. Peggotty Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft2
Public order1
3. Brittania Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. St Peters' Plain (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Orford Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
9. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Marlborough Terrace (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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