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 May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gunton & St Margarets crime rate of 2.87 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Gunton & St Margarets Crime Hotspots

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

  • Culzean Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Links Road with total crimes: 3
  • Arnhem Court with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Gunton & St Margarets has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.87 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gunton & St Margarets)CrimesRank (Gunton & St Margarets)CrimesRank (Gunton & St Margarets)
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
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
Deben14 24199 22208 22
Lothingland16 23191 24160 24
Wickham Market10 2796 29158 25
Southwold12 26180 25114 28
Kelsale & Yoxford14 25116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew8 29127 2795 29

Gunton & St Margarets Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202530
March 202523
February 202530
January 202528
December 202427
November 202426
October 202427
September 202433
August 202435
July 202426
June 202454
May 202442

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20242
June 20244

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 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

High Crime Locations Gunton & St Margarets in May 2025

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

1. Culzean Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Links Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Arnhem Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Mylodon Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Godetia Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Peddars Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Steeple View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Haven Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Glebe Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Yarmouth Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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