Crime Rate in Kesgrave: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kesgrave

The total recorded crimes in Kesgrave, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kesgrave crime rate of 1.11 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 Kesgrave, encompassing approximately 21,590 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Kesgrave Crime Hotspots

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

  • Catchpole Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Kinsey View with total crimes: 2

How safe is Kesgrave?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Kesgrave demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 394 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Kesgrave had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 432 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kesgrave witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kesgrave Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kesgrave has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.11 ranking 18th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Kesgrave crimes were 394. The crime rate of Kesgrave in 2024 was 18.25 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kesgrave were around 432 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.01 (year) or 1.67 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kesgrave)CrimesRank (Kesgrave)CrimesRank (Kesgrave)
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
Gunton & St Margarets59 9772 7938 4
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
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

Kesgrave 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 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202517
May 202518
April 202510
March 202521
February 20259
January 202515
December 202423
November 202422
October 20249
September 202414
August 202415

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20252
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Kesgrave in July 2025

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

1. Catchpole Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kinsey View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Edmonton Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. St Austell Close (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
7. Bodmin Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Terry Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Goodman Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bugsby Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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