Crime Rate in Nelson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nelson

The total recorded crimes in Nelson, Great Yarmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 207 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nelson crime rate of 1.20 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 Nelson, encompassing approximately 172,583 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (-28.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (-45.71% decrease)
Nelson Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Brittania Road with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

How safe is Nelson?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, Nelson reported a higher crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 3,147 crimes compared to 723. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Nelson witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

    • In 2023, Nelson experienced a greater number of crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 2,958 crimes compared to 663. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Nelson witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Nelson Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Nelson has recorded 207 crimes with crime rate of 0.46 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Great Yarmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Nelson crimes were 3,147. The crime rate of Nelson in 2024 was 18.23 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nelson were around 2,958 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.14 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nelson)CrimesRank (Nelson)CrimesRank (Nelson)
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
Bradwell North26 12271 13239 12
Ormesby21 14209 15189 15
Fleggburgh11 17118 17115 17

Nelson Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (123 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 92 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (122 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (110 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (110 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (120 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (72 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 126 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (286 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1594 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 122.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 286 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202588
April 2025123
March 2025100
February 202592
January 2025122
December 2024109
November 2024114
October 2024110
September 2024110
August 2024120
July 2024126
June 2024286
May 202494

A total of 584 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202540
March 202541
February 202519
January 202539
December 202425
November 202427
October 202443
September 202429
August 202472
July 202454
June 2024108
May 202445

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 335 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202535
March 202518
February 202519
January 202527
December 202419
November 202425
October 202423
September 202412
August 202430
July 202426
June 202450
May 202432

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 202413

A total of 208 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202521
March 20254
February 202515
January 202511
December 202410
November 202416
October 202411
September 20248
August 202414
July 202418
June 202444
May 202417

A total of 226 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202517
March 202519
February 202510
January 202513
December 202415
November 20249
October 202422
September 202420
August 202423
July 202424
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 202411
August 20249
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20253
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Nelson in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Brittania Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Saxon Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Robbery2
5. Harbord Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
6. King Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
7. Dagmar Mews (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Kimberley Terrace (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. Edinburgh Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Bath Hill (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.