Great Yarmouth Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Great Yarmouth's November 2023 crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents places it 13.3% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile. This category, at 3.8 per 1,000, is 47% higher than the UK's 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting a stark regional disparity. The area's crime picture is shaped by its dual identity as a coastal resort and a commuter hub, with violent crimes likely influenced by seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the early onset of dark evenings. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage follow closely, with the former 5% above the UK average and the latter 36% above, suggesting persistent challenges in managing public spaces. The seasonal context of November—marked by Black Friday shopping and reduced daylight—may have intensified property-related crimes, though shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) is 9% below the UK average, possibly due to local retail strategies or enforcement efforts. The area's crime mix reflects a combination of tourism, residential stability, and environmental factors, with violent crime rates elevated compared to other categories. This pattern is consistent with coastal areas where transient populations and concentrated retail zones can amplify certain types of crime while mitigating others through targeted policing or community engagement.

November 2023 witnessed a significant 88.2% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 17 to 32 incidents, a shift that may reflect changing patterns in parking behaviour or increased vehicle-related activity during darker evenings. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 55.6% (9 to 4), potentially linked to reduced foot traffic during the post-Black Friday period. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast in regional performance: violence and sexual offences, at 3.8 per 1,000, are 47% above the UK average, while shoplifting and public order offences are below the national rate. This divergence underscores the area's unique dynamics, where high-profile violent incidents may be influenced by the mix of transient populations in tourist areas and permanent residents in residential zones. A resident would note that vehicle crime rates are now 40% below the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to this reduction.

Great Yarmouth's November 2023 crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 7.3% decrease from the previous month's 9.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. This decline aligns with the end of the Black Friday shopping period, which may have temporarily reduced retail-related crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 29 crimes per day in November, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 117 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the frequency of incidents in relation to the population. This rate is 13.3% above the UK average, but the month-on-month reduction suggests a possible stabilisation in crime patterns. The population context further underscores that while the rate is elevated compared to the UK, the absolute number of crimes (856) is influenced by the area's size and characteristics as a coastal resort with seasonal fluctuations in tourism and retail activity.