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

The crime profile in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) for May 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 42.5% of all reported crimes. This contrasts with the UK average, where such crimes make up 60% of the total, highlighting a lower proportion of violent crime in this area. Property crimes accounted for 30% of incidents, with 12 recorded cases, but the overall crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents remains 68.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This suggests a broader pattern of lower crime intensity in Bradwell compared to the national context. Seasonal factors in May—such as extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely contribute to the prominence of violence and sexual offences, as these often occur in public spaces during warmer weather. The relatively low rates of burglary and criminal damage compared to the UK average may reflect the area’s character as a built-up part of Great Yarmouth, where community engagement and local policing efforts could help mitigate property-related incidents. However, the high proportion of violent crime compared to other areas warrants closer examination of local dynamics, such as the impact of transient populations or the density of public spaces in the built-up area.

May 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other theft surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and drugs-related offences doubling (from 0 to 1). These increases contrast with notable declines, including a 58.3% drop in anti-social behaviour (from 12 to 5 cases) and a 33.3% reduction in criminal damage and arson (from 9 to 6). The violent crime category, while still the most prevalent at 42.5% of total incidents, decreased by 15% compared to April, suggesting possible seasonal moderation in aggression-related incidents. Violence and sexual offences in Bradwell remain 60% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 77% below the national rate (1.3 per 1,000). This stark underperformance in anti-social behaviour may indicate effective local interventions or community cohesion, though the surge in other theft raises questions about targeted vulnerabilities—such as unsecured vehicles or transient populations in the area. Residents may find the 68.8% gap between Bradwell’s crime rate and the UK average particularly noteworthy, as it underscores the area’s relative safety despite the presence of specific high-impact crime types.

Bradwell’s crime rate in May 2023 fell 20% from the previous month’s 3.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, highlights the sporadic nature of incidents. When scaled to the population of 16,135 residents, this translates to roughly 1 reported crime for every 403 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national averages. This suggests that the likelihood of any individual resident being directly affected by crime is minimal, though the concentration of violent offences may still pose localized risks. The comparison to the UK average also reveals a striking disparity: while the national rate for violence and sexual offences is 2.8 per 1,000, Bradwell’s rate of 1.1 per 1,000 is 60% lower, indicating a marked difference in the prevalence of such crimes. This could be attributed to the area’s built-up nature within Great Yarmouth, where higher levels of community policing or social cohesion may help reduce violent incidents. However, the relatively high share of violent crimes compared to property crimes in Bradwell contrasts with the UK profile, where property crimes are more common, underscoring the need for tailored local strategies to address this imbalance.