Great Yarmouth Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2025, Great Yarmouth reported 889 crimes, translating to a crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents — 12.8% above the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This figure, when scaled to the area’s population of 100,529, illustrates a clear volume context: nearly 0.9% of the population experienced a reported crime during the month. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43.8% of all crimes, or 389 incidents, a rate of 3.9 per 1,000. This rate is 43% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a notable divergence in the local crime profile. Anti-social behaviour (111 incidents, 12.5% of total) and criminal damage and arson (91 incidents, 10.2%) followed as the second and third most common crimes. The seasonal transition to spring may have influenced these patterns, with longer evenings potentially increasing opportunities for violent and anti-social incidents. However, the data also reveals some areas of relative safety: shoplifting rates are 41% below the UK average, and vehicle crime is 23% below. These variations suggest that local factors, such as policing priorities or community initiatives, may be playing a role in shaping the crime profile. While the overall rate is higher than the UK average, the specific mix of crimes indicates that certain issues — particularly violence — are affecting the area.

March 2025 saw a 150% increase in possession of weapons, with incidents rising from four to ten. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened tensions or unexplained shifts in local dynamics. Meanwhile, bicycle theft fell by 45.5% compared to February, aligning with a broader UK trend of declining thefts from personal property. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between categories: while violence and sexual offences (3.9 per 1,000) are 43% above the UK average, shoplifting is 41% below the national rate. This disparity suggests that certain aspects of Great Yarmouth’s crime profile — such as its lower rates of retail theft — may be influenced by local factors like policing strategies or community engagement. The 43.8% share of violent crime in total incidents indicates a pronounced focus on addressing personal safety concerns, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or nightlife activity.

In March 2025, Great Yarmouth recorded a crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 13.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This shift translates to roughly 29 crimes reported each day, a figure that underscores the pace of activity in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 113 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. With a population of 100,529, this means nearly 900 crimes were reported across the district — a number that, while not extreme, is notable given the area’s coastal and tourist-oriented character. The rise in violent crime, particularly violence and sexual offences, contrasts with declines in bicycle theft and vehicle crime, suggesting shifting patterns that may reflect seasonal changes or local dynamics. Comparing these figures to the UK average highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where crime rates deviate significantly, such as the 43% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences.