Crime Rate in Aldeburgh & Leiston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston

The total recorded crimes in Aldeburgh & Leiston, East Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aldeburgh & Leiston crime rate of 5.23 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 Aldeburgh & Leiston, encompassing approximately 5,356 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Aldeburgh & Leiston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seaward Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • King Edward Road with total crimes: 3
  • Urban Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Aldeburgh & Leiston?

To understand the safety of Aldeburgh & Leiston, we need to analyze Aldeburgh & Leiston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Aldeburgh & Leiston reported a higher crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 607 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aldeburgh & Leiston witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 28 other cities.

    • In 2023, Aldeburgh & Leiston experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 611 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aldeburgh & Leiston witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 28 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Suffolk, Aldeburgh & Leiston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Aldeburgh & Leiston Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Aldeburgh & Leiston has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 5.23 ranking 18th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Aldeburgh & Leiston crimes were 607. The crime rate of Aldeburgh & Leiston in 2024 was 113.33 (year) or 9.44 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aldeburgh & Leiston were around 611 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.07 (year) or 9.51 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)
Harbour & Normanston213 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield88 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham76 3933 31,019 3
Gunton & St Margarets45 9772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe66 4864 4767 8
Eastern Felixstowe59 6755 8851 5
Bungay & Wainford55 8847 5789 6
Martlesham & Purdis Farm59 5786 6781 7
Oulton Broad58 7750 9748 9
Carlton & Whitton43 10531 12538 11
Woodbridge31 15552 11390 14
Kesgrave41 11394 16432 12
Halesworth & Blything39 12406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages30 17451 13383 15
Kessingland39 13402 15369 17
Saxmundham31 14379 17354 18
Framlingham26 19318 19372 16
Carlton Colville31 16330 18344 19
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton11 26207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford17 21223 20147 26
Southwold26 20180 25114 28
Carlford & Fynn Valley17 22195 23211 21
Deben12 25199 22208 22
Melton14 23169 26190 23
Lothingland13 24191 24160 24
Wickham Market3 2996 29158 25
Kelsale & Yoxford6 28116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew6 27127 2795 29

Aldeburgh & Leiston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202518
January 202522
December 202418
November 202415
October 202427
September 202431
August 202415
July 202418
June 202442
May 202429
April 202429

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Aldeburgh & Leiston in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Aldeburgh & Leiston postcode area is presented below.

1. Seaward Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. King Edward Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Urban Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Saxonfields (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Andrew'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Fitches (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hall Farm Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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