Crime Rate in Bradwell North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradwell North

The total recorded crimes in Bradwell North, Great Yarmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradwell North crime rate of 3.22 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bradwell North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Neptune Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lapwing Close with total crimes: 4
  • Kingfisher Close 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 May 2025 the Bradwell North has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 3.22 ranking 12th out of 16 in the Great Yarmouth, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradwell North)CrimesRank (Bradwell North)CrimesRank (Bradwell 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
Yarmouth North37 9530 7545 7
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
Ormesby21 14209 15189 15
Fleggburgh11 17118 17115 17

Bradwell North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202514
February 202515
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 202411
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Bradwell North in May 2025

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

1. Neptune Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Lapwing Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Kingfisher Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Garden Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Dorothy Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Whinchat Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Linnet Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alder Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Laurel Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Blackbird Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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