Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 saw Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) maintain a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 46.9% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This continued underperformance relative to national benchmarks underscores the area’s historically low crime profile, influenced by its coastal location and the characteristics of a built-up area within a larger town. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 53.7% of all reported incidents (29 cases), despite being 22% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed, contributing 11.1% of crimes (6 cases), a rate 56% below the UK average. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely plays a role in the overall crime picture, though the area’s built-up nature may also mitigate some risks through community cohesion and local policing. The proportion of property crimes (15 incidents) was lower than violent crimes, a pattern consistent with urban areas where interpersonal conflicts often dominate. While the UK average for violent crime is 2.3 per 1,000, Bradwell’s rate of 1.8 per 1,000 suggests effective community interventions or demographic factors that reduce violent incidents. The area’s proximity to Great Yarmouth’s tourist attractions may also influence crime types, with retail spaces attracting both legitimate and illicit activity. However, the overall low crime rate indicates that Bradwell remains a relatively safe place compared to the broader UK context.

The most striking shift in February 2026 was the 200% increase in shoplifting, rising from one incident to three. This spike contrasts sharply with the 76.9% drop in burglary, which fell from 13 to 3, suggesting a possible reallocation of criminal activity toward retail spaces. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 40%, from 10 to 6, though this remains well below the UK average (56% below). Violence and sexual offences, at 29 incidents, accounted for 53.7% of all crimes, yet this category was 22% below the UK average (2.3 per 1,000). The sharp rise in shoplifting may reflect seasonal factors, such as the post-Christmas lull in retail activity creating opportunities for opportunistic theft. Vehicle crime doubled to two incidents, potentially linked to the area’s coastal location and increased vehicle movement during winter. These shifts illustrate how crime patterns can fluctuate in response to both local and national trends, even within a generally low-crime area.

Bradwell's crime rate in February 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents) marked a 21.7% decline from the previous month's 4.3 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported each day over the 28-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 299 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible measure of risk in a community where crime has historically remained below national benchmarks. The population context further highlights the significance: with 16,135 residents, even a small absolute number of crimes can be amplified by local demographics, such as the area’s proximity to Great Yarmouth’s coastal attractions, which may influence both crime patterns and community engagement in prevention efforts.