Total Crime Rate
22.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Mews area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Gorleston , and the 53rd 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 The Mews (NR31 6TW) in the last 12 months was 22.3 per 1,000 residents and was 59.1% lower than the Gorleston average (54.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Mews (NR31 6TW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Links Road, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lowestoft Road (7 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 | Meadow Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tudor Walk | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Barnard Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Links Road | — |
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