Crime Rate in Halesworth & Blything: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halesworth & Blything

The total recorded crimes in Halesworth & Blything, East Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halesworth & Blything crime rate of 10.69 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 Halesworth & Blything, encompassing approximately 3,646 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Halesworth & Blything Crime Hotspots

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

  • B1125 with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Road with total crimes: 2
  • Greenbank with total crimes: 2

How safe is Halesworth & Blything?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Halesworth & Blything demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 406 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Halesworth & Blything witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 28 other cities.

    • In 2023, Halesworth & Blything had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 407 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Halesworth & Blything witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 28 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Halesworth & Blything Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Halesworth & Blything has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 10.69 ranking 12th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Halesworth & Blything crimes were 406. The crime rate of Halesworth & Blything in 2024 was 111.33 (year) or 9.28 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Halesworth & Blything were around 407 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.60 (year) or 9.30 (month) ranking 13 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
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

Halesworth & Blything Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202510
December 202415
November 20249
October 202415
September 20243
August 202422
July 202422
June 202418
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 202414
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20249
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Halesworth & Blything in March 2025

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

1. B1125 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chapel Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Greenbank (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pine Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Nightingale Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
7. Skoulding Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Thorington Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. The Poplars (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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