Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) continues to demonstrate a crime profile markedly lower than the UK average, with a rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents in April 2023—58.7% below the national figure of 7.5 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the area’s distinct position within the broader UK context, where factors such as coastal location, seasonal activity, and local community dynamics may contribute to its relatively low crime levels. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (24%) and criminal damage and arson (18%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, though the absence of significant property crime—such as burglary (4%) and vehicle crime (2%)—contrasts with UK-wide trends. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as April’s Easter period and spring weather may have influenced outdoor activity and associated risks. The 1.2 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences, though 54% below the UK average, indicates a need for targeted measures to address the 100% month-on-month increase in this category. Similarly, the 43% rise in bicycle theft above the UK average (0.1 vs 0.1 per 1,000) raises questions about local vulnerabilities, linked to the area’s cycling infrastructure or transient populations. Overall, the data illustrates a community where violent crime remains a focal concern, yet the broader crime rate remains comfortably below national benchmarks, reflecting either effective policing or environmental factors that mitigate risk.

April 2023 saw a 100% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 10 to 20 incidents. This surge, though alarming, remains 54% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Simultaneously, burglary and other theft offences each doubled from March, reflecting a stark shift in crime patterns. Vehicle crime fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), a decrease that may align with seasonal changes, as Easter-related travel or reduced pedestrian activity in the area could have temporarily curbed such incidents. Bicycle theft also dropped by 50%, though the category still recorded a 43% increase above the UK average, raising questions about local vulnerabilities. The breakdown reveals a distinct focus on violent and anti-social crime, which accounted for 64% of all incidents, contrasting with the UK’s broader distribution across property and public order offences. For residents, the 100% rise in violence-related crimes underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as the town’s nightlife or public spaces.

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents in April 2023, marking a 56.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.0. This rise, though significant, still places the area well below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day in April, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 323 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area compared to the national picture. When scaled to the area’s population of 16,135, the 50 reported crimes equate to a manageable burden, suggesting that local policing and community efforts may be effectively mitigating risks despite the month-on-month uptick. This contrast with UK-wide trends underscores the unique characteristics of Bradwell, where factors such as coastal location, seasonal activity, or local initiatives may contribute to the area’s distinct crime profile.