Total Crime Rate
71.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Road area has the 5th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in East Flegg , and the 148th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around West Road (NR29 3RJ) in the last 12 months was 71.0 per 1,000 residents and was 32.7% higher than the East Flegg average (53.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Road (NR29 3RJ), the main crime hotspot is near Crossways. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In East Flegg| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Crossways | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Manor Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cromer Road | — |
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