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

In January 2026, Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 69 crimes, equating to 4.3 per 1,000 residents—36.8% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This rate, though modest, reflects the area’s character as a built-up part of a larger coastal town, where crime patterns may be influenced by seasonal rhythms and local demographics. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (30 incidents, 43.5% of total), followed by burglary (13, 18.8%) and anti-social behaviour (10, 14.5%). These figures align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter days, which may contribute to a lower volume of outdoor and shop-related crimes. However, the dominance of violent offences over property crimes contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically account for a larger share. This imbalance could be linked to local factors such as the proximity to high-traffic areas or the presence of community spaces that see higher levels of interpersonal interactions. Meanwhile, burglary and criminal damage saw sharp increases, reflecting unseasonal spikes in targeted property crime. The overall crime rate, while significantly lower than the UK average, underscores the need to monitor how local dynamics, such as seasonal transitions, influence specific crime categories.

The most striking change in January 2026 was the 550% surge in burglary, rising from 2 to 13 incidents. This spike, though not reflected in the UK average burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000), contrasts sharply with the 186% above UK average for the area. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson saw a 300% increase, from 1 to 4 cases, while other theft also rose by 300%, from 1 to 4. These jumps may partly explain the shift in crime mix, with property crimes accounting for 33% of the total (23 out of 69) compared to 43.5% for violent crimes. However, violent crimes remain significantly below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 1.9 per 1,000 (24% below the UK rate of 2.5). Anti-social behaviour also fell 35% below the UK average, at 0.6 per 1,000. For residents, the 50% drop in vehicle crime (from 2 to 1) offers a tangible example of how specific categories can fluctuate, even as overall rates rise.

Bradwell’s crime rate in January 2026 rose by 56.8% compared to the previous month, climbing from 2.7 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though still well below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, highlights a notable shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly 2 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents within a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 234 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of crime in a population of 16,135. This monthly exposure rate underscores the area’s position as one of the safer parts of the UK, though the upward trend suggests vigilance in addressing emerging patterns. The population-scaled perspective further contextualises these figures: with 69 crimes recorded, the rate remains a fraction of the national average, yet the month-on-month increase signals a need for continued monitoring of local factors influencing crime.