Great Yarmouth Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Yarmouth's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 9.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.2% above the UK average of 7.1. This figure reflects a combination of local factors, including the area's status as a coastal resort with a mix of tourist and resident populations. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (38.5% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.0%) and criminal damage and arson (10.6%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday month marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and property crime. The dominance of violent offences suggests a possible link to the area's nightlife and social dynamics. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of shoplifting compared to the UK average (19% below) may be attributed to the seasonal downturn in tourist activity, which typically drives such incidents. These figures highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas with high concentrations of violent and property crimes, particularly as the year progresses into busier periods.

January 2025 saw alarming spikes in specific crime categories, with theft from the person increasing by 140% (from 5 to 12 incidents) and robbery doubling (from 2 to 4). These rises, coupled with a 93.8% surge in drug-related offences (16 to 31), indicate a troubling shift in criminal activity. Violent crimes. compared to December, still remain 39% above the UK average at 3.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also show marked increases, with the latter 96% above the UK average. Shoplifting and vehicle crime decreased, the latter by 27% compared to the UK average, possibly linked to reduced retail activity during the post-holiday period. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic, where theft from the person has escalated sharply, and in locations prone to drug-related incidents, which have seen a stark rise.

Great Yarmouth's crime rate in January 2025 rose to 9.1 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.4. This rise underscores a growing concern for residents, particularly as daily crime figures remain high: an average of 30 crimes reported each day in the area. Over the course of January, one crime occurred for every 110 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. While this rate is consistent with the seasonal context of January—typically marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—it contrasts with the UK average, which remains 28.2% lower. The population context further illustrates the scale: with 100,529 residents, even a modest increase in crime can have a significant local impact. These figures, when viewed alongside the breakdown of crime types, reveal a shift in patterns that deserves closer attention from both residents and local authorities.