Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant category in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) for July 2024, accounting for 34.4% of all reported crimes (21 incidents). This places the area's overall crime rate at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, 54.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The seasonal context of July—a peak period for tourism, festivals, and school holidays—may partly explain the concentration of violent incidents, particularly in areas with high foot traffic and late-night activity. Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and other theft (5 incidents) also feature prominently, suggesting a mix of interpersonal conflict and opportunistic crime. While property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting remain below UK averages, their increase in July reflects the dynamics of a tourist destination where short-term visitors may contribute to a different crime profile than resident-only communities. The area's lower crime rate compared to national standards appears consistent with its coastal character, where policing resources are often more focused on public order and beach safety, reducing the incidence of more serious crimes.

July 2024 saw a dramatic 157.1% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 7 to 18 incidents—a jump that now positions this category as the second most reported crime type. This surge, coupled with a 150% rise in other theft and a 100% increase in burglary, indicates a significant shift in the crime mix, with property-related offences growing in prominence. While violent crime remains the dominant category (34.4% of total), its rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 54% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect the area's lower population density and stronger community policing presence. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell 20%, a decrease that, though modest, aligns with the seasonal slowdown in outdoor activities typical of July in a coastal town. These patterns suggest that while localised spikes in disorder are occurring, broader crime trends remain consistently lower than national benchmarks.

Bradwell's crime rate in July 2024 rose 65.1% compared to June 2024, marking a notable shift from the previous month's rate of 2.3 per 1,000 to the current 3.8 per 1,000. This increase, while still well below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, suggests seasonal factors may be influencing local patterns. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the concentrated nature of incidents in specific pockets of the built-up area. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure reveals that one crime occurred for every 265 residents, a statistic that, while manageable, highlights the proximity of crime to everyday life in a community of 16,135 people. This context is particularly relevant in an area where public spaces and high-traffic zones are central to both tourism and daily routines, potentially amplifying the visibility of reported incidents.