Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) maintained a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents in April 2025, placing it 58.4% below the UK average of 7.7. This stark contrast with national trends underscores the area’s relatively safe environment, despite a 10.7% month-on-month increase in overall crime. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48.1% of total incidents, though this category remains 39% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed with 19.2% of reports, and shoplifting contributed 13.5%, reflecting the influence of seasonal activity such as Easter-related retail traffic. The area’s low crime profile is consistent with its character as a built-up district within Great Yarmouth, a coastal resort with a mix of residential and commercial zones. While the rise in violent crime may be partly explained by transient populations during peak tourist seasons, the absence of significant spikes in property crime—such as burglary or vehicle theft—suggests effective local policing strategies. The seasonal context of April, with its milder weather and increased outdoor activity, may have temporarily elevated certain offences, but the overall trajectory remains aligned with the area’s historical trend of low crime exposure. This data illustrates a community where crime prevention measures and community engagement likely contribute to the sustained gap between local rates and national averages.

April 2025 saw a 300% surge in 'other crime' reports, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This category, which includes unclassified or emerging offences, now accounts for 7.7% of total crimes, a significant jump from March. Concurrently, shoplifting increased by 133.3%, reflecting a shift in property crime patterns. This rise may be linked to Easter-related retail activity, as spring weather encourages outdoor shopping. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 83.3%, dropping from 6 to 1 incident—a sharp decline consistent with seasonal transitions. Violent crimes, though remaining the most common category (48.1% of total), were 39% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This contrast with the UK highlights Bradwell’s unique profile, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to lower violent crime rates despite the area’s proximity to tourist hubs.

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents in April 2025, a 10.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.9. This rise, though modest, is notable against the backdrop of a consistently low overall crime rate compared to the UK average. Daily crime counts averaged 2 incidents per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 16,135. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 310 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative safety of the area. This statistic, when contextualised against the UK average, highlights the area’s distinct position as a locality with significantly lower crime exposure. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the 10.7% month-on-month rise, the overall volume of crime remains negligible in absolute terms, reinforcing the area’s status as a low-crime built-up area within Great Yarmouth. The interplay between local demographics and seasonal activity—such as Easter-related events—may have contributed to minor fluctuations, but the broader trend remains one of sustained safety.