Great Yarmouth Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Yarmouth's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 10.3 per 1,000 residents, 27.2% above the UK average of 8.1. This places the area among the higher-risk local authority districts nationally. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.3% of all incidents—43% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 16%, with a 20% gap compared to the UK average, while criminal damage and arson rose to 9.4%, 72% above the national figure. These patterns are consistent with Great Yarmouth's character as a coastal resort town, where summer tourism and the associated social dynamics may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and property crimes. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of the tourist season—likely amplifies these trends, as increased foot traffic and nightlife activity could drive both violent and public order offences. Shoplifting decreased by 42.7% compared to the previous month, reflecting targeted policing or seasonal retail practices, though the overall rate remains higher than the UK average for this category. The data suggests that while local factors play a significant role, the area's crime profile is not entirely disconnected from national trends, with several categories showing marked deviations from the UK average.

June 2025 saw a 600% surge in bicycle theft, rising from 2 to 14 incidents—a stark anomaly compared to other categories. This spike aligns with the start of summer, when cycling activity increases in the coastal town. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 42.7% (from 75 to 43), possibly linked to seasonal retail patterns and targeted policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent crime type, at 4.1 per 1,000 residents—43% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, with 1.7 per 1,000 residents reported, 20% above the UK average. Vehicle crime increased by 78.3%, suggesting a potential link to summer travel or unsecured parking in tourist areas. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal trends and local crime dynamics.

Great Yarmouth's crime rate in June 2025 rose to 10.3 per 1,000 residents, a 5.3% increase from the previous month's 9.8. This places the area 27.2% above the UK average, a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, 35 crimes were reported in June, reflecting a persistent level of activity despite seasonal fluctuations. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 97 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents in a population of 100,529. While the monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average, local factors—such as the influx of tourists during summer—may influence this metric. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the area is not uniquely unsafe, the rate of incidents per capita remains elevated compared to national benchmarks.