Total Crime Rate
24.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sorrel Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bradwell South and Hopton , and the 62nd 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 Sorrel Road (NR31 8SR) in the last 12 months was 24.5 per 1,000 residents and was 57.3% lower than the Bradwell South and Hopton average (57.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 14.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 252.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sorrel Road (NR31 8SR), the main crime hotspot is near Marler Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bradwell South and Hopton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Caraway Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marler Close | — |
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