Crime Rate in East Flegg: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Flegg

The total recorded crimes in East Flegg, Great Yarmouth, UK in February 2026 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Flegg crime rate of 14.27 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 East Flegg, encompassing approximately 1,191 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
East Flegg Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkland with total crimes: 2
  • The Street with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is East Flegg?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, East Flegg demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 279 crimes compared to 723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Flegg recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

    • In 2023, East Flegg had fewer crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 212 crimes compared to 663. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Flegg recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Flegg Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total East Flegg crimes were 279. The crime rate of East Flegg in 2024 was 234.18 (year) or 19.51 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Flegg were around 212 crimes with yearly crime rate of 177.94 (year) or 14.83 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (East Flegg)CrimesRank (East Flegg)CrimesRank (East Flegg)
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
Bradwell NorthNA NA271 13239 12
Caister NorthNA NA214 14184 16
OrmesbyNA NA209 15189 15
FleggburghNA NA118 17115 17

East Flegg 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 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 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 (7 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20269
December 202510
November 20256
October 202511
September 202513
August 202514
July 202514
June 202511
May 202515
April 20256
March 20253
February 202511

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
July 20251
April 20252

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
September 20251
August 20257
July 202512
June 20255
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253

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

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
June 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
July 20251

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
September 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
June 20256

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20252
September 20251
June 20253
May 202514
April 20252
February 20253

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
September 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
March 20251

High Crime Locations East Flegg in February 2026

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

1. Parkland (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. The Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Empsons Loke (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Spindrift Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. North Market Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sea View Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kings Loke (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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