Crime Rate in East Suffolk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Suffolk

The total recorded crimes in East Suffolk, East Suffolk in January 2025 are around 1,071 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Suffolk crime rate of 4.35 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (442) incidents (-14.51% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (129) incidents (5.74% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (88) incidents (-9.28% decrease)
East Suffolk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Carol Avenue with total crimes: 10

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 (188 crimes), and the safest, Rushmere St Andrew (2 crimes), is 186 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Suffolk.

Similarly, the area of Lowestoft Central (103 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick (11 crimes), with a difference of 92 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Suffolk.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Harbour & Normanston188
Kirkley & Pakefield93
Bungay & Wainford89
Martlesham & Purdis Farm70
Beccles & Worlingham69

Safest Wards:

Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton9
Melton9
Lothingland8
Saxmundham6
Rushmere St Andrew2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Lowestoft Central103
Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley102
Bungay & the Saints79
Kesgrave East & Martlesham68
Beccles59

Safest Areas:

Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield15
Oulton Broad West15
Felixstowe East13
Framlingham & Hacheston12
Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick11

East Suffolk Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the East Suffolk has recorded 1,071 crimes with crime rate of 4.35 ranking 282th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)
Mid Suffolk347 54,778 54,553 5
Babergh353 45,256 45,165 4
West Suffolk947 213,366 212,284 3
Ipswich1,066 114,832 115,696 1

East Suffolk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (541 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (130 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (542 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (148 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 583 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 148 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1094 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (352 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 725 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 90.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202563
December 202448
November 202467
October 202492
September 202489
August 202491
July 202499
June 2024176

A total of 104 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202513
December 202411
November 202410
October 202415
September 202411
August 20247
July 202413
June 202424

A total of 347 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202548
December 202433
November 202442
October 202446
September 202439
August 202428
July 202449
June 202462

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 202416

A total of 450 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 56.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202555
December 202444
November 202448
October 202440
September 202457
August 202438
July 202450
June 2024118

A total of 4724 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 590.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1094 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025442
December 2024517
November 2024470
October 2024535
September 2024541
August 2024542
July 2024583
June 20241094

A total of 822 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 102.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202567
December 202494
November 202490
October 202494
September 202472
August 202489
July 2024106
June 2024210

A total of 109 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202511
December 20248
November 202414
October 20249
September 202411
August 202413
July 202411
June 202432

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 288 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202527
December 202427
November 202424
October 202429
September 202421
August 202418
July 202426
June 2024116

A total of 363 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202549
December 202438
November 202425
October 202439
September 202433
August 202431
July 202440
June 2024108

A total of 1034 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 129.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202568
December 202462
November 202490
October 202492
September 2024130
August 2024148
July 2024148
June 2024296

A total of 792 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 99.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202588
December 202497
November 202495
October 2024109
September 2024105
August 2024102
July 202472
June 2024124

A total of 1228 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 153.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 352 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025129
December 2024122
November 2024108
October 2024117
September 2024127
August 2024130
July 2024143
June 2024352

High Crime Locations East Suffolk in January 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
3. Carol Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
4. Hog Lane (Map)
Total10
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson5
5. Peel Yard (Map)
Total8
Other crime4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1

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