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Crime in Hemsby

Hemsby had 48 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 53.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 12 Great Yarmouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% below the middle Great Yarmouth area. Crime was up 50% on the three months before.

NR29, Great Yarmouth · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hemsby

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53.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 12Great Yarmouth rank1st is the highest rate
+50%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common25 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 5 Apr 11 May 13 Jun 21 Jul 14 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hemsby. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2552%
criminal damage613%
anti-social behaviour613%
theft36%
shoplifting24%
other crime24%
robbery12%
public order12%

Hemsby against Great Yarmouth

TypeHemsby per 1,000Middle Great Yarmouth areaChange
Violence28.137.3▲ 56%
Burglary1.11.1–
Vehicle crime1.11.9–
Anti-social behaviour6.77.9–
Theft and robbery4.55.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
California72.6▲ 55%
Scratby64.1▲ 50%
Hemsby53.9▲ 50%
Martham51▲ 41%
Ormesby St Margaret240%
See every Great Yarmouth area ranked on the crime in Great Yarmouth page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hemsby a safe area?

Hemsby had about 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 12 Great Yarmouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hemsby?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (25), followed by criminal damage (6) and anti-social behaviour (6).