Total Crime Rate
103.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Darnell Close area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bradwell South and Hopton , and the 107th highest crime rate of 335 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Darnell Close (NR31 9FS) in the last 12 months was 103.5 per 1,000 residents and was 80.6% higher 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 Anti-social behaviour with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 32.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2100.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Darnell Close (NR31 9FS), the main crime hotspot is near Howard'S Way. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 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 | Marler Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Howard'S Way | Under investigation |
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