Crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth): statistics, rates and trends
683 crimes were recorded in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) at a glance
- Crime trends in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
- Types of crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
- Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
- Streets with the most crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
- Demographics of Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
- Questions about crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (286), anti-social behaviour (128) and criminal damage and arson (59) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,033rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) | Great Yarmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 683 | 11,347 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.1 | 112.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,184 | 100,529 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) of any year here (683 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 683 | 56.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 571 | 46.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 511 | 41.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 612 | 50.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 587 | 48.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 582 | 47.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 525 | 43.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 501 | 41.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 512 | 42.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (64% below) and public order (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 20 to 33 and burglary rose from 25 to 41, while shoplifting fell from 46 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 286 | 23.5 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 10.5 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +64% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +64% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 3.0 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Public order | 33 | 2.7 | 6.7 | +65% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bradwell (Great Yarmouth); the highest is Great Yarmouth (231.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Poringland (37.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorleston-on-Sea | 2,130 | 89.4 | +59% |
| Great Yarmouth | 6,872 | 231.1 | +312% |
| Caister-on-Sea | 453 | 52.7 | -6% |
| Lowestoft | 6,485 | 90.8 | +62% |
| Beccles | 637 | 62.0 | +11% |
| Brundall | 242 | 44.6 | -20% |
| Bungay | 280 | 54.0 | -4% |
| Poringland | 264 | 37.6 | -33% |
Of the 2 areas within Bradwell (Great Yarmouth), Bradwell South and Hopton had the highest crime rate (63.5 per 1,000) and Bradwell North the lowest (50.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell South and Hopton | Neighbourhood | 8,593 | 546 | 63.5 |
| Bradwell North | Neighbourhood | 6,411 | 324 | 50.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Kingfisher Close | 27 |
| On or near Wagtail Close | 25 |
| On or near Howard'S Way | 19 |
| On or near The Willows | 19 |
| On or near Woodfarm Lane | 19 |
| On or near Ecclestone Close | 15 |
| On or near Headington Close | 15 |
| On or near Lapwing Close | 15 |
| On or near Laurel Drive | 15 |
Of the 555 crimes in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 128 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 236 | 42.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 132 | 23.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) has an estimated population of 12,184 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), less social housing (9.5%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) a safe place to live?
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,033rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 286 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) was up 20% on the year before: 683 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 571 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)?
About 12,184 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)?
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) is policed by Norfolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.