Crime Rates at Headington Close, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 8DW

Headington Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Claydon , and the 9th lowest crime rate of 331 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 Headington Close (NR31 8DW) in the last 12 months was 8.2 per 1,000 residents and was 91.7% lower than the Claydon average (98.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Headington Close (NR31 8DW), the main crime hotspot is near New College Close. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.