Crime Rate in Gorleston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gorleston

The total recorded crimes in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gorleston crime rate of 1.60 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 Gorleston, encompassing approximately 11,250 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Gorleston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kennedy Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Clarence Road with total crimes: 3
  • Nile Road with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Gorleston has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 1.60 ranking 15th out of 16 in the Great Yarmouth, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gorleston)CrimesRank (Gorleston)CrimesRank (Gorleston)
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
Caister North35 10214 14184 16
West Flegg14 16172 16266 11
Bradwell North26 12271 13239 12
Ormesby21 14209 15189 15
Fleggburgh11 17118 17115 17

Gorleston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202511
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410
July 20249
June 202432
May 202411

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 202518
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
June 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Gorleston in May 2025

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

1. Kennedy Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Clarence Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Nile Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Excalibur Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Paget Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lowestoft Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Yallop Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Mariner'S Compass (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Buxton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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