Crime Rate in Yarmouth North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yarmouth North

The total recorded crimes in Yarmouth North, Great Yarmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yarmouth North crime rate of 5.46 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Yarmouth North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beatty Close with total crimes: 8
  • Windsor Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • The Lawns with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Yarmouth North has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 5.46 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yarmouth North)CrimesRank (Yarmouth North)CrimesRank (Yarmouth North)
Nelson207 23,147 12,958 1
Central and Northgate226 12,659 22,402 2
Southtown and Cobholm97 31,068 31,007 3
St Andrews54 5769 5651 4
Claydon59 4846 4650 5
Magdalen52 6625 6619 6
East Flegg40 7279 11212 14
Bradwell South and Hopton38 8498 8369 8
Lothingland27 11278 12341 9
Caister South24 13312 9308 10
Gorleston18 15303 10222 13
Caister North35 10214 14184 16
West Flegg14 16172 16266 11
Bradwell North26 12271 13239 12
Ormesby21 14209 15189 15
Fleggburgh11 17118 17115 17

Yarmouth North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202517
March 202521
February 202519
January 202513
December 202418
November 20248
October 202425
September 202414
August 202416
July 202420
June 202434
May 202418

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 202415

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 202510
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
May 20244

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Beatty Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
2. Windsor Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. The Lawns (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Perebrown Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chaucer Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Harley Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jellicoe Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Tennyson Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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