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

In Bradwell (Great Yarmouth), December 2023's crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents places the area 65.3% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This figure translates to an individual risk of approximately one in 403 residents encountering a reported crime over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.5% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (20.0%) and other theft (12.5%). The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, party season, and prolonged dark evenings—likely influenced these patterns. For example, the higher prevalence of violence and sexual offences may correlate with increased social gatherings and reduced visibility in public spaces. Conversely, the lower rates of property crimes compared to the UK average suggest that local factors, such as community cohesion or effective policing, may contribute to this disparity. The area's coastal location and proximity to Great Yarmouth's urban core could also shape crime dynamics, with tourism-related activity impacting theft rates. However, the overall low crime rate indicates that residents face a significantly lower risk than the national average, though localised fluctuations—such as the sharp rise in shoplifting—warrant attention.

December 2023 saw a 300% increase in shoplifting, rising from one to four incidents. This spike aligns with the Christmas shopping peak, a seasonal factor that likely contributes to retail-focused crime. Public order offences also doubled, reaching three incidents, while possession of weapons rose from zero to two. These increases contrast with declines in anti-social behaviour (down 57.1%) and other crime (down 50%). Violence and sexual offences fell by 27.8% to 13 incidents, remaining 69% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The drop in anti-social behaviour may reflect the impact of seasonal closures and reduced foot traffic in public spaces. For residents, the 300% jump in shoplifting offers a concrete example of how local crime can shift rapidly in response to economic and social rhythms.

Bradwell's December 2023 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 2.5% increase from the previous month's 2.4 per 1,000. While this small rise is statistically minor, it underscores the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in December, a figure that translates to a tangible, if low, presence in residents' lives. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 403 residents—a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents in relation to the population. This rate is lower than the UK average, which stood at 7.2 per 1,000, but the slight uptick from November highlights the need for continued monitoring. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while individual risk remains minimal, the cumulative effect of crime across the community is a factor worth noting for local authorities and residents alike.