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 July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gunton & St Margarets crime rate of 3.39 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (9.68% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gunton & St Margarets Crime Hotspots

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

  • Telesia Court with total crimes: 6
  • Montgomery Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Peddars Way with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the East Suffolk.

    • 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 areas in the East Suffolk.

  • 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 July 2025 the Gunton & St Margarets has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 3.39 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gunton & St Margarets)CrimesRank (Gunton & St Margarets)CrimesRank (Gunton & St Margarets)
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
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
Deben16 23199 22208 22
Lothingland16 22191 24160 24
Melton15 25169 26190 23
Wickham Market5 2896 29158 25
Kelsale & Yoxford14 27116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew5 29127 2795 29

Gunton & St Margarets 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 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202531
May 202520
April 202530
March 202523
February 202530
January 202528
December 202427
November 202426
October 202427
September 202433
August 202435

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20258
April 202512
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20253
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20256
April 202510
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Gunton & St Margarets in July 2025

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

1. Telesia Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
2. Montgomery Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Peddars Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Lyndhurst Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Arnhem Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mylodon Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Frostenden Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Steeple View (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Castleton Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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