Crime Rate in Gorleston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gorleston

The total recorded crimes in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, UK in February 2026 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gorleston crime rate of 0.89 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 Gorleston, encompassing approximately 11,250 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Gorleston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kennedy Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Marine Parade with total crimes: 2
  • Kennel Loke with total crimes: 1

How safe is Gorleston?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, Gorleston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 303 crimes compared to 723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gorleston recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

    • In 2023, Gorleston had fewer crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 222 crimes compared to 663. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gorleston recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gorleston Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Gorleston crimes were 303. The crime rate of Gorleston in 2024 was 26.93 (year) or 2.24 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gorleston were around 222 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.73 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Gorleston)CrimesRank (Gorleston)CrimesRank (Gorleston)
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
West FleggNA NA172 16266 11
East FleggNA NA279 11212 14
Bradwell NorthNA NA271 13239 12
Caister NorthNA NA214 14184 16
OrmesbyNA NA209 15189 15
FleggburghNA NA118 17115 17

Gorleston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 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 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 202518
February 20251

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20256
November 20258
October 20256
September 20253
August 20258
July 202512
June 202513
May 20255
April 20258
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20255
November 20251
October 20255
September 20254
August 20257
July 20255
June 202513
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20253
October 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20261
June 20251
April 20251
March 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
February 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20251

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20255
July 20255
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252

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

MonthCount
August 20251

High Crime Locations Gorleston in February 2026

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

1. Kennedy Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Marine Parade (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
3. Kennel Loke (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Lister Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Horsley Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Douglas Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Youell Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Bells Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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