Crime Rate in Southtown and Cobholm: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southtown and Cobholm

The total recorded crimes in Southtown and Cobholm, Great Yarmouth, UK in July 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southtown and Cobholm crime rate of 8.13 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 Southtown and Cobholm, encompassing approximately 9,105 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Southtown and Cobholm Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Thamesfield Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Southtown and Cobholm?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, Southtown and Cobholm reported a higher crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 1,068 crimes compared to 723. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Southtown and Cobholm witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

    • In 2023, Southtown and Cobholm experienced a greater number of crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 1,007 crimes compared to 663. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Southtown and Cobholm witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southtown and Cobholm Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Southtown and Cobholm has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 8.13 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Great Yarmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Southtown and Cobholm crimes were 1,068. The crime rate of Southtown and Cobholm in 2024 was 117.29 (year) or 9.77 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southtown and Cobholm were around 1,007 crimes with yearly crime rate of 110.59 (year) or 9.22 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southtown and Cobholm)CrimesRank (Southtown and Cobholm)CrimesRank (Southtown and Cobholm)
Nelson262 13,147 12,958 1
Central and Northgate225 22,659 22,402 2
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

Southtown and Cobholm 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 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 202411

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 202512
April 202515
March 20258
February 20255
January 202511
December 202411
November 20248
October 20247

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202522
May 202531
April 202522
March 202528
February 202529
January 202526
December 202424
November 202429
October 202435

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202522
April 202514
March 20254
February 20257
January 202511
December 202413
November 202423
October 202418

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202516
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 202510
December 202411
November 20245
October 202411

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20258
April 20254
March 202512
February 20253
January 202514
December 20248
November 202411
October 20249

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242

High Crime Locations Southtown and Cobholm in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Thamesfield Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Granville Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Jervis Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Anchor Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Stafford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Austin Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
9. High Mill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Isaac'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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