Crime Rate in Claydon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Claydon

The total recorded crimes in Claydon, Great Yarmouth, UK in March 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Claydon crime rate of 2.77 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 Claydon, encompassing approximately 21,694 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Claydon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lime Way with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Windsor Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Claydon?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, Claydon reported a higher crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 846 crimes compared to 723. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Claydon witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Claydon had fewer crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 650 crimes compared to 663. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Claydon witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Great Yarmouth, Claydon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Claydon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Claydon has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Great Yarmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Claydon crimes were 846. The crime rate of Claydon in 2024 was 39.00 (year) or 3.25 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Claydon were around 650 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.96 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Yarmouth)CrimesRank (Great Yarmouth)CrimesRank (Great Yarmouth)
Nelson210 13,147 12,958 1
Central and Northgate184 22,659 22,402 2
Southtown and Cobholm73 31,068 31,007 3
St Andrews55 5769 5651 4
Magdalen40 7625 6619 6
Yarmouth North45 6530 7545 7
Bradwell South and Hopton40 8498 8369 8
Lothingland20 13278 12341 9
Caister South25 12312 9308 10
Gorleston38 9303 10222 13
Ormesby28 10209 15189 15
West Flegg15 15172 16266 11
East Flegg7 16279 11212 14
Bradwell North27 11271 13239 12
Caister North17 14214 14184 16
Fleggburgh5 17118 17115 17

Claydon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
November 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 202411
October 20246
September 202411
August 202412
July 20246
June 202422
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202524
January 202519
December 202424
November 202436
October 202433
September 202422
August 202421
July 202424
June 202468
May 202432
April 202427

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 202414
September 20248
August 202413
July 20248
June 202416
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20249
October 20246
September 202414
August 20248
July 202410
June 202420
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Claydon in March 2025

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

1. Lime Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Windsor Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Common Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Manor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Manor Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Trafalgar Road West (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Forsythia Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cherry Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Hornbeam Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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