Crime Rate in St Andrews: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Andrews

The total recorded crimes in St Andrews, Great Yarmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Andrews crime rate of 0.69 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 St Andrews, encompassing approximately 78,695 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
St Andrews Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 7
  • England'S Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is St Andrews?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, St Andrews reported a higher crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 769 crimes compared to 723. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Andrews witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

    • In 2023, St Andrews had fewer crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 651 crimes compared to 663. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St Andrews witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Andrews Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Andrews has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 1.42 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Great Yarmouth, UK

In 2024, the total St Andrews crimes were 769. The crime rate of St Andrews in 2024 was 15.76 (year) or 1.31 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Andrews were around 651 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.60 (year) or 1.22 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Andrews)CrimesRank (St Andrews)CrimesRank (St Andrews)
Nelson207 23,147 12,958 1
Central and Northgate226 12,659 22,402 2
Southtown and Cobholm97 31,068 31,007 3
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

St Andrews Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 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 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 Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
August 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 202411
August 202410
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20259
February 20258
January 20254
December 202410
November 202414
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 202424
October 202422
September 202418
August 202421
July 202415
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202519
February 202520
January 202516
December 202425
November 202419
October 202425
September 202422
August 202413
July 202412
June 202436
May 202417

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20254
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Andrews in May 2025

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

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. England'S Lane (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Paston Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fiske'S Opening (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Back Chapel Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Duke Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bell'S Marsh Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pier Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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