Norfolk Constabulary

Is North Yarmouth Safe?

Crime statistics for North Yarmouth. Based on official UK Police data, updated July 2026.

Last 12 months: August 2025 – July 2026 1,340 crimes
10 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,340 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓54.8% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,340 total crimes recorded in North Yarmouth

Violent Crime
526 39.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
155 11.6%
Shoplifting
126 9.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
120 9%
Public Order
108 8.1%
Other Theft
83 6.2%
Drugs
51 3.8%
Burglary
41 3.1%
Vehicle Crime
33 2.5%
Other Crime
30 2.2%
Possession of Weapons
26 1.9%
Robbery
16 1.2%
Theft from Person
16 1.2%
Bicycle Theft
9 0.7%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for North Yarmouth — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Yarmouth safe?

North Yarmouth has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,340 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 54.8% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in North Yarmouth are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in North Yarmouth in the last 12 months?

1,340 crimes were recorded in North Yarmouth in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 54.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,965 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 526 incidents.

What is the most common crime in North Yarmouth?

The most common crime in North Yarmouth is Violent Crime, with 526 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 39.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in North Yarmouth increasing or decreasing?

Crime in North Yarmouth is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 54.8% — from 2,965 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,340 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for North Yarmouth?

North Yarmouth has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does North Yarmouth compare to the Norfolk Constabulary average?

North Yarmouth has a safety score of 10/100, while the Norfolk Constabulary force area average is 35/100. North Yarmouth is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in North Yarmouth?

0% of crimes recorded in North Yarmouth resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Norfolk Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in North Yarmouth?

526 violent crimes were recorded in North Yarmouth in the last 12 months — representing 39.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 155 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for North Yarmouth last updated?

The crime data for North Yarmouth was last updated in July 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare North Yarmouth with other areas?

You can compare North Yarmouth with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: July 2026.