Great Yarmouth Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Great Yarmouth's crime profile in November 2025, with a rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents — 48% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights the area's unique challenges, particularly in its urban core where nightlife and seasonal events converge. The overall crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents placed the town 13.7% above the UK average, a gap that reflects persistent pressures in local policing. While anti-social behaviour (10.2% of total crimes) and criminal damage (8.1%) remained within UK norms, the disproportionate rise in violent crime suggests a combination of factors, including the seasonal impact of Bonfire Night and the economic pressures associated with Black Friday shopping. The town's coastal location and year-round tourism infrastructure likely contribute to this pattern, with transient populations potentially increasing tensions in public spaces. Shoplifting rates (0.6 per 1,000) fell 5% below the UK average, possibly due to targeted retail security measures during the holiday season. These findings underscore the need for tailored strategies to address localised violence while leveraging existing safeguards against property crime.

November 2025 saw a 50% increase in bicycle theft compared to October, with 6 incidents reported — a sharp rise that may reflect the popularity of cycling during darker evenings. Simultaneously, 'other crime' rose by 43.8%, driven by a spike in unclassified incidents that require further investigation. Anti-social behaviour and burglary both fell by 28%, with the latter dropping from 25 to 18 incidents. This decline in burglary could be linked to heightened police patrols or improved community engagement around key retail areas. Violence and sexual offences remained 48% above the UK average, a figure that contrasts with the 32% below average for vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000). The town's 8.3 per 1,000 crime rate also outpaced the UK average by 13.7%, a gap that persisted despite a 15.9% month-on-month reduction from the previous month's 9.9 per 1,000. Residents may find the 28 daily crimes reported in November (835 total) a useful benchmark for understanding local risk, though this figure remains 25% below the UK's average daily rate. The seasonal context of November — with its combination of Bonfire Night and Black Friday — likely amplified certain crime trends, particularly in areas with high foot traffic.

Great Yarmouth's November 2025 crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 15.9% decrease from October's 9.9 per 1,000, a decline that aligns with the typical dip in crime rates following the peak of the festive season. However, this still left the area 13.7% above the UK average, a gap that persists despite the month-on-month improvement. On a daily basis, 28 crimes were reported — a figure that, while lower than the UK's average of 32 per day, highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 120 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 17% higher than the UK average of 105 residents per crime. This disparity may be attributed to the town's coastal tourism economy, which brings transient populations to areas with existing infrastructure challenges. The 28 daily crimes also contrast with the 15.9% reduction from the previous month, suggesting that the decline was not uniform across all crime types. While burglary and anti-social behaviour both fell by 28%, the rise in violence and sexual offences indicates that certain risk factors remain unaddressed. These figures offer a nuanced picture of local crime dynamics, where seasonal fluctuations and demographic patterns interact to shape the overall rate.