Crime Rate in East Suffolk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Suffolk

The total recorded crimes in East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 1,344 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Suffolk crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around East Suffolk, encompassing approximately 246,060 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (586) incidents (0.17% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (153) incidents (26.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (140) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
East Suffolk Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bulcamp Drift with total crimes: 12
  • Lighthouse Score with total crimes: 9
  • Tonning Street with total crimes: 9

East Suffolk Police Info:

Suffolk Constabulary
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  • Telephone: 101

How safe is East Suffolk?

To understand the safety of East Suffolk, we need to analyze East Suffolk crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • East Suffolk has recorded 16,355 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 66.47 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 266 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 16,864 crimes with a crime rate of 68.54, ranking it 246 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Suffolk:

    • In 2024, East Suffolk reported a higher crime volume than the Suffolk average, with 16,355 crimes compared to 10,917. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, East Suffolk recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Suffolk experienced a greater number of crimes than the Suffolk average, with 16,864 crimes compared to 10,912. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, East Suffolk recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, East Suffolk is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Suffolk, East Suffolk has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

East Suffolk Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Harbour & Normanston (244 crimes), and the safest, Rushmere St Andrew (5 crimes), is 239 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across East Suffolk.

Similarly, the area of Lowestoft Central (151 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield (14 crimes), with a difference of 137 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Suffolk.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Harbour & Normanston244
Kirkley & Pakefield114
Eastern Felixstowe78
Oulton Broad74
Beccles & Worlingham74

Safest Wards:

Melton15
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton14
Kelsale & Yoxford14
Wickham Market5
Rushmere St Andrew5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Lowestoft Central151
Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley121
Gunton West82
Saxmundham & Coldfair Green67
Bungay & the Saints62

Safest Areas:

Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton21
Worlingham & Barnby21
Wickham Market & Melton20
Kesgrave West & Rushmere20
Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield14

East Suffolk Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Suffolk has recorded 1,344 crimes with crime rate of 5.46 ranking 295th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Suffolk.

In 2024, the total East Suffolk crimes were 16,355. The crime rate of East Suffolk in 2024 was 66.47 (year) or 5.54 (month) ranking it 266 danzarous in the UK. East Suffolk ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Suffolk were around 16,864 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.54 (year) or 5.71 (month) ranking 246 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Suffolk, East Suffolk ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of East Suffolk

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)
Mid Suffolk469 54,778 54,553 5
Babergh394 45,256 45,165 4
West Suffolk1,142 313,366 212,284 3
Ipswich1,320 114,832 115,696 1

East Suffolk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 586 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 153 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (585 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (147 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (523 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (144 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (475 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (125 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (492 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (116 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 472 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 116 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (442 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (129 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 517 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 122 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (470 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (535 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (117 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1046 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 104.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025140
June 2025147
May 2025144
April 2025117
March 2025116
February 202570
January 202568
December 202462
November 202490
October 202492

A total of 279 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202535
May 202522
April 202536
March 202524
February 202528
January 202527
December 202427
November 202424
October 202429

A total of 1223 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 122.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025153
June 2025121
May 2025129
April 2025125
March 2025103
February 2025116
January 2025129
December 2024122
November 2024108
October 2024117

A total of 427 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202548
May 202552
April 202546
March 202541
February 202534
January 202548
December 202433
November 202442
October 202446

A total of 127 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202513
May 202510
April 202512
March 202517
February 20257
January 202513
December 202411
November 202410
October 202415

A total of 5097 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 509.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 586 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025586
June 2025585
May 2025523
April 2025475
March 2025492
February 2025472
January 2025442
December 2024517
November 2024470
October 2024535

A total of 891 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 89.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202587
May 202573
April 202581
March 2025106
February 2025102
January 202588
December 202497
November 202495
October 2024109

A total of 112 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202510
April 20259
March 202514
February 202511
January 202511
December 20248
November 202414
October 20249

A total of 868 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 86.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025110
June 2025104
May 202569
April 202574
March 202587
February 202579
January 202567
December 202494
November 202490
October 202494

A total of 695 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 69.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202587
June 202577
May 202563
April 202555
March 202569
February 202574
January 202563
December 202448
November 202467
October 202492

A total of 417 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202551
May 202558
April 202537
March 202537
February 202545
January 202549
December 202438
November 202425
October 202439

A total of 543 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202559
May 202543
April 202558
March 202571
February 202560
January 202555
December 202444
November 202448
October 202440

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20259
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20257
April 20257
March 20251
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245

High Crime Locations East Suffolk in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Suffolk postcode area is presented below.

1. Bulcamp Drift (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person8
Other theft4
2. Lighthouse Score (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Tonning Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. The Paddocks (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime4
5. Suffolk Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Possession of weapons1
6. North Entrance (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2

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