Crime Rate in Deben: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Deben

The total recorded crimes in Deben, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Deben crime rate of 45.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Deben Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swallows Close with total crimes: 3
  • Methersgate Hall Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Deben has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 45.41 ranking 24th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Deben)CrimesRank (Deben)CrimesRank (Deben)
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
Carlford & Fynn Valley29 18195 23211 21
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton18 22207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford9 28223 20147 26
Melton25 20169 26190 23
Lothingland16 23191 24160 24
Wickham Market10 2796 29158 25
Southwold12 26180 25114 28
Kelsale & Yoxford14 25116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew8 29127 2795 29

Deben Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20251
February 20256
January 20258
December 20249
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Deben in May 2025

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

1. Swallows Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Methersgate Hall Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ferry Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Mill Hoo (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ford Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Old Post Office Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Framlingham Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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