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

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) maintained a crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, a figure 67.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked improvement underscores the area’s continued success in maintaining public safety, despite seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween events. The breakdown of crimes reveals a combination of persistent challenges and notable progress: violence and sexual offences accounted for 66.7% of all reported incidents, while property crimes represented only 19% (8 out of 42). This distribution aligns with Bradwell’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial activity, where high foot traffic in public spaces may contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. However, the area’s performance in reducing specific categories — such as anti-social behaviour, which fell by 33.3% compared to the previous month — illustrates the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives. The sharp decline in public order offences, from 6 to 2 incidents, suggests that targeted efforts during October, such as increased patrols or community engagement, may have had a measurable impact. Meanwhile, the 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, though still below the UK average, raises questions about whether seasonal factors like Halloween celebrations or weather-related events influenced this trend. Overall, the data illustrates an area where systemic safety measures have kept crime rates low, but where specific pockets of concern — particularly in violent crimes — require sustained attention.

October 2023 saw a 40% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 20 to 28 incidents — the most common category at 66.7% of all crimes. This increase contrasts with significant declines in other areas: public order offences fell by 66.7% (6 to 2), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 33.3% (6 to 4). While violent crime rates remain 37% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, the rise in this category warrants attention. Conversely, criminal damage and arson surged by 150%, jumping from 2 to 5 incidents, though this category still sits 52% below the UK average. The 84% gap between Bradwell’s other theft rate (0.1 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) highlights the area’s resilience in preventing property-related crimes. Residents may find the 66.7% dominance of violent crimes in the breakdown particularly noteworthy, suggesting a need for targeted community interventions.

Bradwell's October 2023 crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 6.8% decrease from the previous month’s 2.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of stability in local crime statistics. Daily crime activity averaged one reported incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile. When scaled to the population of 16,135, this equates to one reported crime for roughly every 384 residents over the course of the month — a metric that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure rate remains consistent with Bradwell’s position as a built-up area within Great Yarmouth, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to sustained low-level crime management. The comparison to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000 further highlights the area’s distinct safety profile, though local factors such as seasonal transitions and community engagement likely play a role in maintaining this gap.