Crime Rate in Framlingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Framlingham

The total recorded crimes in Framlingham, East Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Framlingham crime rate of 23.26 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 Framlingham, encompassing approximately 1,117 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Framlingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bibbys Way with total crimes: 3
  • Fore Street Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Church Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Framlingham?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Framlingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 318 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Framlingham recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 28 other cities.

    • In 2023, Framlingham had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 372 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Framlingham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 28 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Framlingham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Framlingham has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 23.26 ranking 19th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Framlingham crimes were 318. The crime rate of Framlingham in 2024 was 284.49 (year) or 23.71 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Framlingham were around 372 crimes with yearly crime rate of 332.80 (year) or 27.73 (month) ranking 16 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
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
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

Framlingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202521
January 20253
December 202414
November 202415
October 202411
September 202412
August 20247
July 202418
June 202436
May 20246
April 202411

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202414
April 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 Framlingham in March 2025

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

1. Bibbys Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Fore Street Mews (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Brandeston Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Glebe Meadows (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. The Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Rendham Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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