Gorleston vs South Yarmouth

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Gorleston Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      South Yarmouth Norfolk Constabulary

      Gorleston vs South Yarmouth Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Gorleston
      Norfolk Constabulary
      885 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.9% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      South Yarmouth
      Norfolk Constabulary
      2,795 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gorleston
      B South Yarmouth
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      885
      2,795
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      971
      2,940
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.9%
      ↓4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gorleston
      B South Yarmouth
      Violent Crime
      282 ↓11%
      1,343 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      147 ↑1%
      418 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      53 ↑26%
      183 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↑50%
      59 ↑31%
      Burglary
      40 ↑8%
      54 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      93 ↑1%
      259 ↓10%
      Drugs
      35 ↑46%
      77 ↓13%
      Public Order
      58 ↓23%
      178 ↓12%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      30 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      94 ↓38%
      50 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓44%
      24 ↓4%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓27%
      34 ↑21%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑17%
      33 ↓30%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓48%
      53 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gorleston is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gorleston safer than South Yarmouth?

      Gorleston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 885 crimes in the last 12 months. South Yarmouth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,795 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gorleston vs South Yarmouth?

      Gorleston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Yarmouth shows -4.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gorleston and South Yarmouth?

      In Gorleston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (282 incidents). In South Yarmouth, it is Violent Crime (1,343 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gorleston and South Yarmouth?

      Gorleston recorded 147 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Yarmouth recorded 418. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Gorleston vs South Yarmouth?

      Violent crime in Gorleston totalled 282 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,343 in South Yarmouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gorleston and South Yarmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gorleston recorded 971 crimes (now 885, a change of -8.9%). South Yarmouth recorded 2,940 crimes previously (now 2,795, -4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gorleston and South Yarmouth?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Gorleston has a resolution rate of 22.7% and South Yarmouth has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gorleston and South Yarmouth?

      Gorleston falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. South Yarmouth is covered by Norfolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Gorleston and South Yarmouth?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Gorleston or South Yarmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gorleston and South Yarmouth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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