Total Crime Rate
24.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barn Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bradwell South and Hopton , and the 63rd 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 Barn Close (NR31 9ET) 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barn Close (NR31 9ET), the main crime hotspot is near St Vincent Walk. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 33 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Beach Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Misburgh Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Old Church Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Vincent Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Vincent Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Vincent Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Misburgh Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Manor Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Beach Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Vincent Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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