Crime Rate in Southtown and Cobholm: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southtown and Cobholm

The total recorded crimes in Southtown and Cobholm, Great Yarmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southtown and Cobholm crime rate of 10.65 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 Southtown and Cobholm, encompassing approximately 9,105 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
Southtown and Cobholm Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hewett'S Wharf with total crimes: 9
  • Thamesfield Way with total crimes: 9
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Southtown and Cobholm?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, Southtown and Cobholm reported a higher crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 1,068 crimes compared to 723. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Southtown and Cobholm witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

    • In 2023, Southtown and Cobholm experienced a greater number of crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 1,007 crimes compared to 663. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Southtown and Cobholm witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southtown and Cobholm Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Southtown and Cobholm has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 10.65 ranking 3th out of 16 in the Great Yarmouth, UK

In 2024, the total Southtown and Cobholm crimes were 1,068. The crime rate of Southtown and Cobholm in 2024 was 117.29 (year) or 9.77 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southtown and Cobholm were around 1,007 crimes with yearly crime rate of 110.59 (year) or 9.22 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southtown and Cobholm)CrimesRank (Southtown and Cobholm)CrimesRank (Southtown and Cobholm)
Nelson207 23,147 12,958 1
Central and Northgate226 12,659 22,402 2
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

Southtown and Cobholm Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 20258
February 20255
January 202511
December 202411
November 20248
October 20247
September 202412
August 202412
July 20247
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 202510
December 202411
November 20245
October 202411
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202522
March 202528
February 202529
January 202526
December 202424
November 202429
October 202435
September 202437
August 202448
July 202421
June 202458
May 202436

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202514
March 20254
February 20257
January 202511
December 202413
November 202423
October 202418
September 202418
August 20249
July 20247
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 202512
February 20253
January 202514
December 20248
November 202411
October 20249
September 202410
August 20247
July 20247
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 202411
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Southtown and Cobholm in May 2025

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

1. Hewett'S Wharf (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Thamesfield Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
3. Lichfield Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Jervis Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Isaac'S Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Beavans Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Riverside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bunn'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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