Total Crime Rate
7.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brett Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Gorleston , and the 10th lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Brett Avenue (NR31 6HW) in the last 12 months was 7.8 per 1,000 residents and was 85.7% lower than the Gorleston average (54.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Brett Avenue (NR31 6HW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Links Road, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Buxton Avenue (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Gorleston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hill Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Links Road | — |
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