Crime Rate in Deben: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Deben

The total recorded crimes in Deben, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Deben crime rate of 51.90 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 Deben, encompassing approximately 308 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Deben Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Manor Farm Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3

How safe is Deben?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Deben demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 199 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Deben recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Deben had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 208 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Deben recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Deben Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Deben has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 51.90 ranking 23th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Deben crimes were 199. The crime rate of Deben in 2024 was 645.48 (year) or 53.79 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Deben were around 208 crimes with yearly crime rate of 674.67 (year) or 56.22 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Deben)CrimesRank (Deben)CrimesRank (Deben)
Harbour & Normanston244 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield114 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham74 5933 31,019 3
Eastern Felixstowe78 3755 8851 5
Gunton & St Margarets59 9772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe72 6864 4767 8
Oulton Broad74 4750 9748 9
Bungay & Wainford66 7847 5789 6
Martlesham & Purdis Farm53 10786 6781 7
Aldeburgh & Leiston59 8607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton49 11531 12538 11
Woodbridge43 14552 11390 14
Kesgrave24 18394 16432 12
Saxmundham44 12379 17354 18
Halesworth & Blything44 13406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages24 17451 13383 15
Kessingland22 20402 15369 17
Framlingham32 15318 19372 16
Carlton Colville29 16330 18344 19
Southwold22 19180 25114 28
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton14 26207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford15 24223 20147 26
Carlford & Fynn Valley18 21195 23211 21
Lothingland16 22191 24160 24
Melton15 25169 26190 23
Wickham Market5 2896 29158 25
Kelsale & Yoxford14 27116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew5 29127 2795 29

Deben 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 7 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Burglary 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 (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20256
April 202511
March 20251
February 20256
January 20258
December 20249
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Deben in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Other crime4
2. Manor Farm Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Mear Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Stebbings Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Summer Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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