Total Crime Rate
12.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
8.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Oak Avenue area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bradwell North , and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 331 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 Oak Avenue (NR31 8NG) in the last 12 months was 12.2 per 1,000 residents and was 72.1% lower than the Bradwell North average (43.8 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 Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oak Avenue (NR31 8NG), the main crime hotspot is near Star Farm Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Great Yarmouth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Hickory Gardens | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Jasmine Gardens | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Jasmine Gardens | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowan Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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