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

For a population of 23,947, Gorleston-on-Sea recorded 196 crimes in October 2024, translating to a crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents—1.2% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure reflects a mix of violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 43.4% of all reported incidents. The area’s coastal location and seasonal context may influence crime patterns, particularly during October’s shorter evenings and Halloween celebrations. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.6 per 1,000, are 35% higher than the UK average, a disparity that may relate to the town’s proximity to Great Yarmouth’s nightlife and high streets. Anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) and shoplifting (1.2 per 1,000) also exceed UK averages, with shoplifting 67% above the national rate. These trends could be linked to the area’s retail presence and tourist activity, which may heighten opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, public order offences (0.5 per 1,000) fall 11% below the UK average, due to local policing efforts or community engagement in managing public spaces. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to winter, and Halloween—may contribute to a slight uptick in violent crimes, though the overall rate remains stable compared to previous months. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas while acknowledging the area’s unique demographic and geographic factors.

October 2024 saw a 7.6% decrease in the overall crime rate compared to September, dropping from 8.9 to 8.2 per 1,000 residents. Among specific categories, theft from the person increased by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), a sharp rise that may be tied to Halloween-related activity. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 60% (from 5 to 2 incidents), potentially reflecting reduced traffic or increased security measures around parking areas. Shoplifting, at 28 incidents, remained 67% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent issue in retail zones. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (85 incidents), were 35% above the UK average, a gap that may be influenced by the area’s proximity to Great Yarmouth’s nightlife. Public order offences also rose by 33.3% (from 9 to 12 incidents), linked to increased foot traffic during the month. Meanwhile, other thefts plummeted by 90.9% (from 11 to 1 incident), suggesting improved community vigilance or targeted police action. These shifts illustrate a combination of seasonal factors, local demographics, and policing strategies, with some categories showing marked improvement while others remain areas of concern.

In October 2024, Gorleston-on-Sea’s crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 7.6% decline from September’s 8.9, indicating a modest but measurable reduction in overall crime. This decrease aligns with the month’s transition to darker evenings and reduced daylight, which may deter outdoor activity and associated crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 6 crimes per day over 31 days, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 122 residents over the course of the month. For context, this means that a resident had a 1-in-122 chance of being directly affected by crime in October. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is slightly above the UK average, the absolute number of crimes is relatively low given the area’s size. For instance, the 28 shoplifting incidents represent 1.2 per 1,000 residents, a rate that, while elevated compared to the UK’s 0.7 per 1,000, is manageable in a community of 23,947. The decline in vehicle crime and other thefts suggests that local initiatives—such as improved lighting in parking areas or community policing—may be yielding results. However, the persistent gap in violent crime rates compared to the UK average underscores the need for continued focus on high-risk areas, particularly during periods of increased social activity like Halloween.