Great Yarmouth Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Great Yarmouth's crime profile in September 2024, accounting for 43.4% of all reported crimes and driving the area's overall crime rate to 9.6 per 1,000 residents—24.7% above the UK average. This stark divergence from the national norm reflects the area's unique social and geographic dynamics, including its status as a coastal resort with a year-round population of 100,529. The prominence of violent crime is likely influenced by the town's tourism-driven economy, which brings seasonal fluctuations in population density and social interactions. While anti-social behaviour and public order offences also contribute to the crime mix, it is the high rate of violence that most significantly elevates the local profile compared to the UK. This category's rate of 4.2 per 1,000 is 60% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas such as the town centre and coastal promenades. Seasonal factors, including the transition back to school and university freshers' week, may have amplified tensions in public spaces. The data also shows that property crimes, though lower in proportion than violent offences, remain a concern, with shoplifting and criminal damage both exceeding UK averages. These patterns highlight the combination of local demographics, tourism, and policing priorities in shaping the area's crime profile.

September 2024 saw a 146.2% increase in burglary compared to August, with incidents rising from 13 to 32. This sharp rise may reflect seasonal vulnerabilities, such as households returning from summer holidays or increased foot traffic in residential areas during early autumn. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3%, dropping from 174 to 116, possibly linked to reduced public gatherings as the weather cooled. Violence and sexual offences, at 4.2 per 1,000 (43.4% of total crimes), remain 60% above the UK average, underscoring the area's distinct challenges in this category. Drug-related crimes also rose by 8.0%, albeit from a low base, while theft from the person fell by 36.4%—a decline that may be tied to reduced tourist activity during the month. For residents, the daily crime count of 32 incidents provides a tangible measure of local crime frequency, helping contextualise the impact of these trends.

Great Yarmouth's crime rate in September 2024 fell by 10.7% compared to August 2024, declining from 10.8 to 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns as the area transitions from summer to autumn, with shorter evenings potentially reducing opportunities for public order offences and anti-social behaviour. Daily crime statistics show 32 crimes reported each day in September, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 104 residents, a monthly aggregate that reflects the cumulative exposure of the population to crime. While this rate remains 24.7% above the UK average, the month-on-month decline suggests a possible stabilisation in crime trends after a period of fluctuation. The population context further highlights that even with a relatively high overall rate, the absolute number of crimes (967) is distributed across 100,529 residents, translating to a manageable scale for local policing and community engagement efforts.