Crime Rate in Yarmouth North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yarmouth North

The total recorded crimes in Yarmouth North, Great Yarmouth, UK in February 2026 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yarmouth North crime rate of 7.23 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 Yarmouth North, encompassing approximately 6,778 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Yarmouth North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Arundel Road with total crimes: 9
  • Wherry Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Yarmouth North?

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

  • Relative to Great Yarmouth:

    • In 2024, Yarmouth North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Great Yarmouth average, with 530 crimes compared to 723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Yarmouth North witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

    • In 2023, Yarmouth North had fewer crimes than the Great Yarmouth average, with 545 crimes compared to 663. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Yarmouth North witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Great Yarmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Yarmouth North Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Yarmouth North crimes were 530. The crime rate of Yarmouth North in 2024 was 78.19 (year) or 6.52 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yarmouth North were around 545 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.41 (year) or 6.70 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Great Yarmouth.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Yarmouth North)CrimesRank (Yarmouth North)CrimesRank (Yarmouth North)
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
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
OrmesbyNA NA209 15189 15
FleggburghNA NA118 17115 17

Yarmouth North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 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 19 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20264
December 20251
November 20252
October 20257
September 20255
August 20252
July 20256
June 202512
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20254
November 20254
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202610
December 202516
November 202522
October 202521
September 202522
August 202514
July 202524
June 202523
May 202517
April 202517
March 202521
February 202519

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
July 20258
June 20257
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20253
September 20254
August 20252
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 20263
December 20251
November 202519
October 20255
September 20255
August 20259
July 20257
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
October 20251
September 20251
July 20252
June 20256
May 20251
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20253

High Crime Locations Yarmouth North in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting21
2. Arundel Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson9
3. Wherry Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Caister Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Madden Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Milton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Tennyson Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Chaucer Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Beatty Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beatty Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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