Crime Rate in Gunton & St Margarets: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gunton & St Margarets

The total recorded crimes in Gunton & St Margarets, East Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gunton & St Margarets crime rate of 2.58 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 Gunton & St Margarets, encompassing approximately 17,411 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-23.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Gunton & St Margarets Crime Hotspots

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

  • Uggeshall Close with total crimes: 3
  • Wainwright Close with total crimes: 2
  • Blyford Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Gunton & St Margarets?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Gunton & St Margarets reported a higher crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 772 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gunton & St Margarets witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 28 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gunton & St Margarets experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 938 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gunton & St Margarets witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 28 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gunton & St Margarets Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Gunton & St Margarets has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.58 ranking 9th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Gunton & St Margarets crimes were 772. The crime rate of Gunton & St Margarets in 2024 was 44.34 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gunton & St Margarets were around 938 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.87 (year) or 4.49 (month) ranking 4 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
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

Gunton & St Margarets Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 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 30 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 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 (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 202420
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202530
January 202528
December 202427
November 202426
October 202427
September 202433
August 202435
July 202426
June 202454
May 202442
April 202425

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 202420
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20242
June 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20241

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

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Gunton & St Margarets in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gunton & St Margarets postcode area is presented below.

1. Uggeshall Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wainwright Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Blyford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Henham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Steeple View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Stanton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Europa Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Mylodon Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Godetia Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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