Gorleston-on-Sea Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Gorleston-on-Sea's crime profile in April 2024, accounting for 40.9% of all reported crimes. At 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall rate is 1.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a slightly safer environment compared to national trends. This category's 21% excess over the UK average highlights a localised concentration of incidents, potentially linked to the area's status as a built-up coastal community within Great Yarmouth, where seasonal events like Easter and spring weather may increase public interactions and vulnerabilities. Anti-social behaviour (14.4%) and criminal damage and arson (12.2%) follow as the next most common categories, with the latter exceeding the UK average by 53%. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter festivities, longer daylight hours, and increased outdoor activity—likely contributes to higher incidences of public order offences and anti-social behaviour, particularly in high-traffic areas such as the town centre and coastal promenades. While shoplifting rates remain 25% below the UK average, the overall balance of violent to property crimes suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors.

April 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with burglary rates doubling from 5 to 10 incidents—a 100% increase—possibly linked to warmer weather and increased outdoor activity. Other theft also rose by 66.7%, suggesting a potential spike in opportunistic crimes during the Easter period. Conversely, drug-related incidents plummeted by 70% (from 10 to 3), and possession of weapons fell by 50%, indicating a possible reduction in illicit activity during the month. Violence and sexual offences, which account for 40.9% of all crimes, remain 21% above the UK average, a stark contrast to shoplifting's 25% deficit. The daily crime count of approximately 6 incidents per day—a local figure—offers residents a tangible reference point for assessing risk. Public order offences. from March, still exceed the UK average by 51%, underscoring challenges in managing community tensions during peak tourist and event seasons. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly those associated with transient populations and seasonal influxes.

The crime rate in Gorleston-on-Sea rose by 4.7% from March 2024 (7.2 per 1,000) to April's 7.6 per 1,000, a modest but notable uptick. On a daily basis, the area experiences roughly 6 crimes per day, a figure that, while manageable, warrants attention given the spike in burglary and theft. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for every 132 residents—a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 23,947. This rate. below the UK average, masks significant category-level variations: while violence and sexual offences exceed the national norm by 21%, shoplifting and other thefts fall short. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the majority of residents are unlikely to be directly affected by crime, but the concentrated nature of certain offences—particularly in public spaces—suggests that targeted policing and community engagement could be more effective in addressing localised hotspots. The comparison to the previous month also highlights the volatility of crime trends, with some categories rising sharply while others decline, a dynamic that may reflect the area's seasonal rhythms and transient demographics.