Gorleston-on-Sea Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Gorleston-on-Sea’s crime rate in July 2023 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 12% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.3. This performance reflects a combination of effective local policing and seasonal factors, with the summer months typically seeing lower overall crime rates due to reduced foot traffic in residential areas and increased community engagement during festivals. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.4% of all reported incidents, a figure that sits 8% above the UK average for this category. This may partly explain the overall rate’s position relative to the national average, as violent crime often dominates statistical profiles in coastal towns with significant tourism activity. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 37% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s relatively low levels of persistent disorder despite the summer season. The seasonal context of July—schools out, festivals, and peak tourism—likely contributes to patterns seen in public order offences and shoplifting, which both rose compared to the UK average but remained below the national benchmark. The data suggests a balance between the pressures of a busy tourist season and the resilience of local crime prevention measures, with the area’s crime profile illustrating a nuanced interplay between demographic trends and geographic factors.

July 2023 saw notable decreases in certain crime categories, with theft from the person falling by 66.7% compared to the previous month, likely reflecting heightened vigilance among residents and visitors during the busy summer season. Vehicle crime also increased by 100%, a sharp rise from one to two incidents, which may be attributed to the increased presence of holiday vehicles in the area. Shoplifting rose by 45.5%, climbing from 11 to 16 incidents, a trend consistent with the peak tourist period when retail outlets face heightened scrutiny. Meanwhile, public order offences surged by 42.9%, from 14 to 20 cases, a figure that remains 29% above the UK average but could be explained by the influx of visitors during festivals and events. The area’s performance in anti-social behaviour, 37% below the UK average, highlights the effectiveness of local initiatives in maintaining community order, even during high-traffic periods. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime in Gorleston-on-Sea, where seasonal factors and local context shape monthly trends in distinct ways.

The crime rate in Gorleston-on-Sea for July 2023 rose by 4.9% compared to the previous month’s rate of 6.9 per 1,000, indicating a modest upward trend despite the overall rate remaining 12% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately six crimes per day in July, a figure that provides context for residents and visitors assessing local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 138 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests the area’s crime levels are relatively contained compared to the national picture. This statistic, when viewed alongside the population-scaled perspective, illustrates that the majority of residents experience minimal direct interaction with crime, even during the summer’s peak activity. The increase from June to July may be influenced by the seasonal transition, as the area transitions from the quieter summer months to the height of the tourist season, which can sometimes correlate with a rise in certain types of offences. However, the overall rate’s position below the UK average, combined with the marked reductions in theft and anti-social behaviour, indicates that local efforts to manage crime are having a measurable impact.