Crime Rate in Great Yarmouth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Yarmouth

The total recorded crimes in Great Yarmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 986 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Yarmouth crime rate of 9.88 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 Great Yarmouth, encompassing approximately 99,750 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (407) incidents (2.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (139) incidents (7.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (117) incidents (15.84% increase)
Great Yarmouth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre Plain with total crimes: 19
  • Police Station with total crimes: 11
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10

Great Yarmouth Police Info:

Norfolk Constabulary

How safe is Great Yarmouth?

To understand the safety of Great Yarmouth, we need to analyze Great Yarmouth crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Great Yarmouth has recorded 12,298 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 123.29 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 66 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 11,277 crimes with a crime rate of 113.05, ranking it 83 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Great Yarmouth reported a higher crime volume than the Norfolk average, with 12,298 crimes compared to 10,835. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Great Yarmouth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Norfolk average, with 11,277 crimes compared to 9,864. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Great Yarmouth is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Norfolk, Great Yarmouth has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Great Yarmouth Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central and Northgate (226 crimes), and the safest, Fleggburgh (11 crimes), is 215 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Great Yarmouth.

Similarly, the area of Yarmouth Central & Northgate (220 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Fleggburgh, Rollesby & Martham (25 crimes), with a difference of 195 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Great Yarmouth.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central and Northgate226
Nelson207
Southtown and Cobholm97
Claydon59
St Andrews54

Safest Wards:

Caister South24
Ormesby21
Gorleston18
West Flegg14
Fleggburgh11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Yarmouth Central & Northgate220
Yarmouth Parade207
Southtown & Cobholm112
Hemsby & Ormesby61
Gorleston North59

Safest Areas:

Yarmouth North43
Bradwell South & Hopton38
Belton27
Bradwell North26
Fleggburgh, Rollesby & Martham25

Great Yarmouth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Great Yarmouth has recorded 986 crimes with crime rate of 9.88 ranking 84th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.

In 2024, the total Great Yarmouth crimes were 12,298. The crime rate of Great Yarmouth in 2024 was 123.29 (year) or 10.27 (month) ranking it 66 danzarous in the UK. Great Yarmouth ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Yarmouth were around 11,277 crimes with yearly crime rate of 113.05 (year) or 9.42 (month) ranking 83 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Norfolk, Great Yarmouth ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Great Yarmouth

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)
Broadland455 76,094 75,733 7
South Norfolk681 68,378 67,440 6
North Norfolk587 56,487 56,153 5
King's Lynn and West Norfolk896 411,415 310,195 4
Breckland752 310,174 49,760 3
Norwich1,635 120,999 118,493 1

Great Yarmouth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (407 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (139 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (397 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (129 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (389 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (111 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 344 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 93 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (352 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (128 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 382 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 119 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (417 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (119 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (432 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (142 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (420 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (116 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (437 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (174 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 431 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 171 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (908 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (350 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 328 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202530
March 202523
February 202527
January 202531
December 202416
November 202426
October 202426
September 202427
August 202425
July 202422
June 202442

A total of 105 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 202511
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 202411
September 202415
August 202416
July 20246
June 202414

A total of 1791 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 149.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 350 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025139
April 2025129
March 2025111
February 202593
January 2025128
December 2024119
November 2024119
October 2024142
September 2024116
August 2024174
July 2024171
June 2024350

A total of 853 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202562
March 202564
February 202544
January 202558
December 202455
November 202448
October 202477
September 202465
August 202487
July 202479
June 2024158

A total of 1250 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025117
April 2025101
March 202591
February 202580
January 202597
December 202476
November 202491
October 202499
September 202488
August 2024110
July 202492
June 2024208

A total of 774 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202558
March 202551
February 202551
January 202570
December 202450
November 202448
October 202449
September 202455
August 202465
July 202466
June 2024144

A total of 5316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 443.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 908 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025407
April 2025397
March 2025389
February 2025344
January 2025352
December 2024382
November 2024417
October 2024432
September 2024420
August 2024437
July 2024431
June 2024908

A total of 286 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202535
March 202525
February 202514
January 202526
December 202415
November 202417
October 202425
September 202426
August 202432
July 202429
June 202428

A total of 290 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202527
March 202525
February 202528
January 202530
December 202423
November 202418
October 202424
September 202423
August 202423
July 202412
June 202434

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 778 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202563
March 202542
February 202541
January 202553
December 202456
November 202483
October 202476
September 202471
August 202472
July 202460
June 202486

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20252
January 202512
December 20245
November 20248
October 202411
September 20247
August 202411
July 20247
June 202422

A total of 141 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202510
February 20254
January 202510
December 202411
November 202412
October 202413
September 202414
August 202413
July 202411
June 202420

A total of 375 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202522
March 202542
February 202540
January 202537
December 202425
November 202420
October 202425
September 202432
August 202413
July 202420
June 202474

High Crime Locations Great Yarmouth in May 2025

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

1. Theatre Plain (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Public order1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Drugs1
5. Thamesfield Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
6. Harbord Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1

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