Crime Rate in Beccles & Worlingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beccles & Worlingham

The total recorded crimes in Beccles & Worlingham, East Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beccles & Worlingham crime rate of 5.40 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 Beccles & Worlingham, encompassing approximately 14,078 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Beccles & Worlingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Ringsfield Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Beccles & Worlingham?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Beccles & Worlingham reported a higher crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 933 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Beccles & Worlingham witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 28 other cities.

    • In 2023, Beccles & Worlingham experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 1,019 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Beccles & Worlingham witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 28 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Beccles & Worlingham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Beccles & Worlingham has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 5.40 ranking 3th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Beccles & Worlingham crimes were 933. The crime rate of Beccles & Worlingham in 2024 was 66.27 (year) or 5.52 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beccles & Worlingham were around 1,019 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.38 (year) or 6.03 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Aldeburgh & Leiston28 18607 10611 10
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

Beccles & Worlingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202522
January 202527
December 202428
November 202431
October 202425
September 202423
August 202436
July 202444
June 202444
May 202423
April 202420

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 202417
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245
July 20248
June 202420
May 202412
April 202411

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 202413
October 202410
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202515
January 202516
December 202412
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20249
July 20242
June 202410
May 202413
April 202412

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 202411
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Beccles & Worlingham in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
3. Ringsfield Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Mulberry Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Sir John Leman Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. B1062 (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wembley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hungate (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Exchange Square (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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