Crime Rate in Bradwell North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradwell North

The total recorded crimes in Bradwell North, Great Yarmouth, UK in February 2026 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradwell North crime rate of 2.60 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 Bradwell North, encompassing approximately 8,068 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Bradwell North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Kingfisher Close with total crimes: 3
  • Simon'S Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bradwell North?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, Bradwell North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 271 crimes compared to 723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bradwell North recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

    • In 2023, Bradwell North had fewer crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 239 crimes compared to 663. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bradwell North recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bradwell North Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Bradwell North crimes were 271. The crime rate of Bradwell North in 2024 was 33.59 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bradwell North were around 239 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.62 (year) or 2.47 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bradwell North)CrimesRank (Bradwell North)CrimesRank (Bradwell North)
NelsonNA NA3,147 12,958 1
Central and NorthgateNA NA2,659 22,402 2
Southtown and CobholmNA NA1,068 31,007 3
St AndrewsNA NA769 5651 4
ClaydonNA NA846 4650 5
MagdalenNA NA625 6619 6
Yarmouth NorthNA NA530 7545 7
Bradwell South and HoptonNA NA498 8369 8
LothinglandNA NA278 12341 9
Caister SouthNA NA312 9308 10
GorlestonNA NA303 10222 13
West FleggNA NA172 16266 11
East FleggNA NA279 11212 14
Caister NorthNA NA214 14184 16
OrmesbyNA NA209 15189 15
FleggburghNA NA118 17115 17

Bradwell North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
May 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202613
December 202517
November 202511
October 202518
September 20258
August 20259
July 20257
May 202513
April 202512
March 202514
February 202515

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20252
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20255
September 20252
August 20256
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20256
September 20254
August 20251
July 20252
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
October 20251
May 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
June 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Bradwell North in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
2. Kingfisher Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Simon'S Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Hickory Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Willow Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cedar Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. The Buntings (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. El Alamein Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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