Ormesby St Margaret Crime Rate

Introduction to Crime Statistics in Ormesby St Margaret

Ormesby St Margaret recorded an overall crime rate of 43.6 per 1,000 residents over the last year, positioning it significantly below the national average of 93.4 per 1,000. The area boasts a strong safety score of 89 out of 100, placing it well above the UK average of 78 and indicating a generally safe environment within this Built-Up Area (BUA). Crime trends in Ormesby St Margaret have shown an increasing direction, with a rise of 20.6% year-on-year. This section provides a detailed overview of crime data, offering valuable insights into specific crime types, trends, and comparisons with nearby areas to help residents understand the local safety landscape.

Crime Type Analysis in Ormesby St Margaret

In Ormesby St Margaret, the most prevalent crime types are violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.3% of all reported incidents, at a rate of 20.2 per 1,000 residents. This is followed by criminal damage and arson, which constitutes 11.4% of crimes (5.0 per 1,000), and other theft, making up 11.4% of the total (5.0 per 1,000). These figures highlight areas where community and law enforcement efforts are primarily focused.

Property-related crime in Ormesby St Margaret stands at 13.5 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the national average of 33.2 per 1,000. This category includes other theft (5.0 per 1,000), criminal damage and arson (5.0 per 1,000), burglary (2.1 per 1,000), vehicle crime (0.7 per 1,000), and shoplifting (0.7 per 1,000). For residents and homeowners, these statistics suggest a relatively low risk for property-related offences, but vigilance remains important for safeguarding homes and possessions.

Crime Trends in Ormesby St Margaret

Over the past year, Ormesby St Margaret has experienced a notable increasing trend in its overall crime rate, with a rise of 20.6% year-on-year. Examining the monthly data reveals some fluctuations. Crime rates were around 3.9 per 1,000 in October 2024, rising to 4.6 in January 2025 and a peak of 6.4 in March. Rates then varied, with a low of 1.4 in June, before rising again to 5.3 in July, and settling at 3.9 in September. This pattern suggests a consistent but significantly increasing crime level. For residents, this trend indicates a need for ongoing awareness, despite the area's overall low crime rate.

Understanding Time-Based Crime Patterns in Ormesby St Margaret

Crime patterns in Ormesby St Margaret show distinct variations throughout the day. Morning hours, between 6am and 12pm, are notable for a high proportion of theft-related offences (58%), alongside 'other' crimes (27%) and some burglaries (11%). As the day progresses into the afternoon (12pm-6pm), theft remains the most dominant category (59%), with 'other' crimes also prominent (21%).

The evening period, from 6pm to 12am, sees 'other' crimes rising to 48% of incidents, while theft decreases to 27% and burglaries are still present (20%). During the night, from 12am to 6am, the focus shifts again, with 'other' crimes (40%) and burglaries (29%) becoming more prominent, along with some vehicle crime (15%). These patterns suggest different crime opportunities arise at various times, from daytime commercial activity to overnight property vulnerabilities.

Ormesby St Margaret Compared to Nearby Areas

When considering the broader regional context, Ormesby St Margaret's crime rate of 43.6 per 1,000 residents compares favourably to many nearby areas. It is significantly lower than the Great Yarmouth Built-Up Area (234.5 per 1,000) and also lower than Caister-on-Sea (57.8 per 1,000) and Hemsby (53.0 per 1,000), indicating a comparatively safer local environment. Smaller areas like Filby (27.4 per 1,000) and Rollesby will likely have even lower figures. This comparison highlights Ormesby St Margaret as a relatively safe community within the wider Great Yarmouth local authority, though with a moderate increase in crime year-on-year.

Enhancing Your Security in Ormesby St Margaret

Given Ormesby St Margaret's property crime rate of 13.5 per 1,000 residents, which is significantly below the national average, proactive home security measures are still a valuable consideration. While traditional CCTV systems can record incidents, they often provide footage of a burglary rather than preventing it. Instead, consider adopting a proactive approach to protect your property.

Modern AI-powered home security operating systems like scOS are designed to prevent crime before it happens. These systems detect threats at your property boundary, rather than after an intruder has gained access. By integrating multi-camera intelligence, they watch all cameras simultaneously and learn your routines, differentiating between family, deliveries, and genuine threats. Features such as DVLA vehicle verification can instantly identify suspicious vehicles. This professional-grade deterrence ensures that potential burglars, who often decide within 60 seconds, are confronted with visible and active security, making them move on. Investing in such advanced, preventative security offers a significant advantage over reactive solutions, providing real-time intervention and enhanced peace of mind.