Crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth): statistics, rates and trends
670 crimes were recorded in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
- Questions about crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
- About this data
670 crimes were recorded in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 281 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) has the 1,066th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) | Great Yarmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 670 | 11,197 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.0 | 111.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,184 | 100,529 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) was highest in the year to July 2026 (670 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (500). Over the whole period it rose 30%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 670 | 55.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 562 | 46.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 514 | 42.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 653 | 53.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 569 | 46.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 579 | 47.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 503 | 41.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 500 | 41.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 516 | 42.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in burglary (+74%) and public order (+55%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 281 | 23.1 | 0.67 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 9.3 | 0.60 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 4.8 | 0.71 | -5% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.4 | 0.54 | +45% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 3.4 | 0.41 | +2% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.3 | 0.93 | +74% |
| Public order | 34 | 2.8 | 0.42 | +55% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.6 | 0.32 | -27% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.1 | 0.35 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 0.76 | +200% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 0.31 | -53% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.50 | -17% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 281 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 41.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bradwell (Great Yarmouth), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bradwell (Great Yarmouth).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorleston-on-Sea | 2,126 | 89.2 | +62% |
| Great Yarmouth | 6,778 | 227.9 | +314% |
| Caister-on-Sea | 448 | 52.1 | -5% |
| Lowestoft | 6,456 | 90.4 | +64% |
| Beccles | 652 | 63.5 | +15% |
| Brundall | 240 | 44.3 | -20% |
| Bungay | 285 | 55.0 | +0% |
| Poringland | 254 | 36.2 | -34% |
2 areas within Bradwell (Great Yarmouth), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bradwell South and Hopton had the highest rate (62.7 per 1,000) and Bradwell North the lowest (49.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell South and Hopton | Neighbourhood | 8,593 | 539 | 62.7 |
| Bradwell North | Neighbourhood | 6,411 | 315 | 49.1 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Wagtail Close | 28 |
| On or near Kingfisher Close | 27 |
| On or near The Willows | 19 |
| On or near Woodfarm Lane | 19 |
| On or near Ecclestone Close | 18 |
| On or near Howard'S Way | 17 |
| On or near Bellamy Drive | 15 |
| On or near Lapwing Close | 15 |
| On or near Laurel Drive | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 245 | 36.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 18.2% |
| Not recorded | 113 | 16.9% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 10.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) has an estimated population of 12,184. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) a safe place to live?
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) recorded 55.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 281 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (113).
Is crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) was up 19% on the year before: 670 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 562 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)?
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) is policed by Norfolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bradwell (Great Yarmouth). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.