Crime Rate in Yarmouth North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yarmouth North

The total recorded crimes in Yarmouth North, Great Yarmouth, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yarmouth North crime rate of 8.70 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 Yarmouth North, encompassing approximately 6,778 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Yarmouth North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • The Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Yarmouth North?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, Yarmouth North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 530 crimes compared to 723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Yarmouth North witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

    • In 2023, Yarmouth North had fewer crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 545 crimes compared to 663. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Yarmouth North witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Yarmouth North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Yarmouth North has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 8.70 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Great Yarmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Yarmouth North crimes were 530. The crime rate of Yarmouth North in 2024 was 78.19 (year) or 6.52 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yarmouth North were around 545 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.41 (year) or 6.70 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yarmouth North)CrimesRank (Yarmouth North)CrimesRank (Yarmouth North)
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
Magdalen27 13625 6619 6
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

Yarmouth North 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 Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 202411

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 202510
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202523
May 202517
April 202517
March 202521
February 202519
January 202513
December 202418
November 20248
October 202425

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
October 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
October 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Yarmouth North in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. The Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Milton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Caister Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Milton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chaucer Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beatty Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Raleigh Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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