RECREATION ROAD, NR31 6LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR31 6LX

RECREATION ROAD, NR31 6LX, Great Yarmouth has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.93 per 1,000 population. This NR31 6LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NR31 postcode area, which has experienced 396 crimes and a crime rate of 7.79 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NR31 6LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR31 6LX, encompassing approximately 3602 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

NR31 6LX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Oak Road with total crimes: 7
  • Palmer Road with total crimes: 5

RECREATION ROAD, NR31 6LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.93-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson144.1675.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.898.33%
Public order53.61400.00%
Other theft41.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1133.33%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2114.7161.54%
Violence and sexual offences125.83-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.33166.67%
Other crime32.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-50.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.3266.67%
Shoplifting134.161200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.61-14.29%
Public order51.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.50-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson31.940.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Shoplifting10.56-80.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.33-25.00%
Shoplifting52.50-28.57%
Other theft31.3950.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.4471.43%
Shoplifting73.3316.67%
Burglary31.94200.00%
Public order30.83-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-50.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.059.09%
Public order83.33166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.2216.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.94500.00%
Shoplifting61.67200.00%
Drugs31.67200.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.88-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.0520.00%
Public order31.670.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-50.00%
Shoplifting41.11300.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.1633.33%
Public order42.2233.33%
Other theft31.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.83-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson64.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.67-14.29%
Public order31.6750.00%
Shoplifting30.83-40.00%
Drugs20.83-50.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.720.00%
Shoplifting51.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.390.00%
Drugs41.110.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202415
June 20249
May 202412
April 202416
March 202412
February 202411
January 202415
December 202315
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202413
June 20241
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 202412
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR31 6LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. Oak Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Palmer Road
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. John Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Roslyn Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Duke Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 8. St Andrew'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Trafalgar Road West
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. High Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bussey'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Clarke'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Baliol Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stradbroke Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Church Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Horsey'S Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. University Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Paston Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Public order1