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

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) during July 2023, accounting for 51.1% of all reported crimes. With a total of 47 crimes recorded, the area’s crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents was 65.1% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores Bradwell’s relatively low exposure to crime compared to the national picture, though the dominance of violent crime highlights a specific challenge for local policing. The area’s crime profile is shaped by its status as a built-up area within Great Yarmouth, a coastal town that experiences significant seasonal fluctuations in population due to tourism. In July—a peak month for festivals, outdoor events, and school holidays—the higher proportion of violent crime may be influenced by increased foot traffic in public spaces and the potential for alcohol-related incidents. While property crimes such as theft from the person and bicycle theft remained minimal (accounting for just 6.4% of total reports), the absence of significant spikes in these categories suggests that local security measures or the transient nature of tourism may have mitigated risk. The breakdown also shows that anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and other thefts were all significantly below UK averages, indicating that Bradwell’s community policing strategies and environmental factors—such as the presence of public surveillance or community engagement initiatives—may be contributing to the overall low crime rate. However, the persistence of violent crime, despite the area’s low overall rate, raises questions about targeted interventions for high-risk groups or locations, particularly during the summer months when social interactions increase.

July 2023 marked a 100% increase in ‘other crime’ (from 1 to 2 incidents), as well as a doubling of theft from the person and bicycle theft, both of which rose from zero to one incident. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, reflect shifts in the crime mix, with violent crimes remaining the dominant category at 51.1% of total reports. Violence and sexual offences in Bradwell were 46% below the UK average (1.5 vs 2.8 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour was 65% below the UK rate (0.5 vs 1.4 per 1,000). The decline in criminal damage and arson by 16.7% (from 6 to 5 incidents) may be linked to seasonal factors, as outdoor events and festivals—common in July—could have drawn more police attention to public spaces. Residents might find the 2.9 crime rate, which is over 60% lower than the UK average, particularly noteworthy in the context of summer tourism.

July 2023 saw a 2.1% increase in Bradwell’s crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 2.9 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This slight upward trend contrasts with the broader context of a crime rate 65.1% below the UK average. Daily crime figures remain low, with an average of 2 crimes reported per day across the 31-day period. This equates to one reported crime for every 343 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. While the population-scaled perspective shows minimal risk, the marginal increase from June warrants attention to whether seasonal factors—such as the peak of summer tourism and festivals—have influenced local dynamics. The consistency in daily crime counts, despite the month-on-month rise, suggests that underlying patterns remain stable, though temporary spikes in specific categories may have contributed to the overall figure.