Crime Rate in Ormesby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ormesby

The total recorded crimes in Ormesby, Great Yarmouth, UK in February 2026 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ormesby crime rate of 1.09 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ormesby Crime Hotspots

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

  • California Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • California Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Claymore Gardens with total crimes: 1

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ormesby)CrimesRank (Ormesby)CrimesRank (Ormesby)
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
East FleggNA NA279 11212 14
Bradwell NorthNA NA271 13239 12
Caister NorthNA NA214 14184 16
FleggburghNA NA118 17115 17

Ormesby 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
September 20251
August 20257
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20254
November 202515
October 20257
September 202518
August 20259
July 202524
June 20257
May 202513
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
October 20252
September 20251
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20252
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
March 20255
February 20253

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

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
June 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
April 20253
March 20252

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

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Ormesby in February 2026

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

1. California Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. California Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Claymore Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Yarmouth Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Whitby Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Michael'S Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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