Crime Rate in Ormesby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ormesby

The total recorded crimes in Ormesby, Great Yarmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ormesby crime rate of 2.86 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 Ormesby, encompassing approximately 7,349 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Ormesby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rottenstone Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Beach Road with total crimes: 3
  • Nightingale Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ormesby?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, Ormesby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 209 crimes compared to 723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ormesby recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

    • In 2023, Ormesby had fewer crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 189 crimes compared to 663. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ormesby recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ormesby Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ormesby has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 6.39 ranking 14th out of 16 in the Great Yarmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Ormesby crimes were 209. The crime rate of Ormesby in 2024 was 130.76 (year) or 10.90 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ormesby were around 189 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.50 (year) or 8.46 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ormesby)CrimesRank (Ormesby)CrimesRank (Ormesby)
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
Gorleston18 15303 10222 13
Caister North35 10214 14184 16
West Flegg14 16172 16266 11
Bradwell North26 12271 13239 12
Fleggburgh11 17118 17115 17

Ormesby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 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 (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 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 (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 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 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20248
October 202413
September 20247
August 202412
July 202414
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
December 20242
September 20243
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ormesby in May 2025

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

1. Rottenstone Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Beach Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Nightingale Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fritton Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beck Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. California Crescent (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. California Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bracecamp Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Thurne Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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