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

Gorleston-on-Sea's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.8% below the UK average of 8.5. This deficit, while significant, masks a complex picture of crime distribution. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 61 cases (36.8% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (28 cases, 16.9%) and criminal damage and arson (19 cases, 11.5%). The latter category, at 0.8 per 1,000, exceeded the UK average by 25%, a figure that may reflect the area's coastal geography and the associated risks of public space vandalism. The summer season's arrival, marked by longer daylight hours and the early onset of tourism, likely influenced patterns: anti-social behaviour and public order offences, both below the UK average, may have been curtailed by increased foot traffic and policing. However, the sharp 450% rise in shoplifting compared to May suggests vulnerabilities in retail environments during the tourist season. This outlier category—shoplifting—remains 7% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, indicating that while the overall trend is positive, targeted interventions may be needed in high-traffic areas. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifted: property crimes (54 cases) accounted for 32.5% of total incidents, compared to 36.8% for violent crimes, a slight decline that may reflect seasonal changes in criminal opportunity. As a coastal town, Gorleston-on-Sea's crime profile is shaped by tourism, which can both deter and enable certain types of crime, depending on policing strategies and community engagement.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 450% increase in shoplifting, rising from 2 to 11 incidents. This sharp rise, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, underscores a potential vulnerability in retail areas during the early summer tourist season. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 23.8% compared to May, with 61 cases reported—36.8% of total crimes. This decline, despite remaining 11% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, may reflect seasonal shifts, as longer daylight hours could deter late-night incidents. Criminal damage and arson (0.8 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average by 25%, a category that may be influenced by coastal-specific risks such as vandalism in public spaces or targeted attacks on infrastructure. Residents may find the 18.8% UK-wide deficit in overall crime rates reassuring, though the 25% elevation in criminal damage and arson warrants localised attention.

Gorleston-on-Sea's crime rate remained stable at 6.9 per 1,000 residents in June 2023, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in criminal activity, though the daily crime count of 6 incidents per day highlights the need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. With a population of 23,947, this monthly exposure rate indicates that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime, but the presence of 166 total crimes still necessitates community awareness. The stability in the crime rate contrasts with seasonal expectations for coastal areas, where increased tourism in June might typically correlate with higher reported incidents. However, the localised nature of crime in Gorleston-on-Sea—particularly in property and violent categories—suggests that factors beyond seasonal tourism may be at play, such as targeted criminal activity in specific neighbourhoods.