Crime Rate in Carlford & Fynn Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carlford & Fynn Valley

The total recorded crimes in Carlford & Fynn Valley, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carlford & Fynn Valley crime rate of 42.37 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 Carlford & Fynn Valley, encompassing approximately 684 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Carlford & Fynn Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushmere Street with total crimes: 12
  • Spring Meadow with total crimes: 4
  • Keightley Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Carlford & Fynn Valley?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Carlford & Fynn Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 195 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Carlford & Fynn Valley recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Carlford & Fynn Valley had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 211 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Carlford & Fynn Valley recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Suffolk, Carlford & Fynn Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Carlford & Fynn Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Carlford & Fynn Valley has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 42.37 ranking 18th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Carlford & Fynn Valley crimes were 195. The crime rate of Carlford & Fynn Valley in 2024 was 284.92 (year) or 23.74 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Carlford & Fynn Valley were around 211 crimes with yearly crime rate of 308.30 (year) or 25.69 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carlford & Fynn Valley)CrimesRank (Carlford & Fynn Valley)CrimesRank (Carlford & Fynn Valley)
Harbour & Normanston185 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield108 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham70 4933 31,019 3
Martlesham & Purdis Farm70 3786 6781 7
Gunton & St Margarets50 10772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe53 7864 4767 8
Eastern Felixstowe50 9755 8851 5
Bungay & Wainford68 5847 5789 6
Woodbridge55 6552 11390 14
Oulton Broad50 8750 9748 9
Aldeburgh & Leiston40 12607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton41 11531 12538 11
Kesgrave30 16394 16432 12
Halesworth & Blything37 14406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages37 13451 13383 15
Kessingland33 15402 15369 17
Framlingham26 19318 19372 16
Saxmundham24 21379 17354 18
Carlton Colville29 17330 18344 19
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton18 22207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford9 28223 20147 26
Melton25 20169 26190 23
Deben14 24199 22208 22
Lothingland16 23191 24160 24
Wickham Market10 2796 29158 25
Southwold12 26180 25114 28
Kelsale & Yoxford14 25116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew8 29127 2795 29

Carlford & Fynn Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20256
March 20257
February 202510
January 20256
December 20249
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
October 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Carlford & Fynn Valley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Carlford & Fynn Valley postcode area is presented below.

1. Rushmere Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson4
Robbery1
2. Spring Meadow (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Keightley Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Pearl Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Top Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Cranworth Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Rouse Hall Estate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Birds Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Woodbridge Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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