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

March 2024 marked a slight upward trend in crime for Bradwell (Great Yarmouth), with the overall crime rate rising to 2.5 per 1,000 residents—still 67.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s continued status as one of the safest in the country. increase from February 2024 suggests a small but notable shift. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (26.8%) and criminal damage and arson (12.2%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where public spaces may be more prone to anti-social behaviour during the transitional spring season. The rise in violence and sexual offences, while relatively low in absolute terms, could be influenced by the lengthening evenings and the start of seasonal tourism, which may increase social interactions in public areas. However, the overall low rate remains consistent with the area’s long-standing reputation for safety compared to national averages. The seasonal context of March—when clocks change and daylight hours extend—may also contribute to shifts in crime patterns. The combination of low crime rates and specific categories dominating the statistics suggests a community where targeted policing and local engagement could further reinforce existing safety trends.

March 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other theft surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and drugs-related crimes doubling (from 0 to 1). These increases, though modest in absolute terms, highlight shifts in the crime mix, with property crimes (10 total) now representing a smaller share of the total (24.4%) compared to violent crimes (18, 43.9%). This shift may reflect seasonal changes, as the transition to spring and extended daylight hours could reduce opportunities for vehicle crime and shoplifting while increasing social interactions that contribute to violence and anti-social behaviour. The area’s violent crime rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 59% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a disparity that suggests local factors—such as strong community policing or effective youth engagement programs—may be playing a role. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), due to increased patrols or natural fluctuations in behaviour during the month. Residents may find the 200% rise in other theft particularly relevant, as it indicates a new type of crime emerging in the area, linked to local economic activity or temporary population movements.

The crime rate in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) for March 2024 (2.5 per 1,000) represents a 7.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.4 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. This small rise contrasts with the area’s broader context of low crime, where 1 crime was reported per day on average in March—equivalent to a local rate of roughly 1 in 394 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the population of 16,135, this translates to a monthly exposure of 1 in 394 residents, a figure that highlights the rarity of crime in this built-up area. The comparison to the UK average further reinforces Bradwell’s position as an outlier in national crime statistics, with every category of crime—except for public order offences—falling below the UK average by 40–84%. This includes anti-social behaviour (40% below), which, while relatively common in the area, still occurs at a much lower rate than elsewhere. The population context also means that even a small increase in crime has a proportionally larger impact on the local crime rate, making it essential to monitor trends closely. The area’s low crime levels, combined with the specific spikes in certain categories, suggest a combination of local dynamics that require nuanced analysis to fully understand.