Crime Rate in Kesgrave: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kesgrave

The total recorded crimes in Kesgrave, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kesgrave crime rate of 1.39 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 Kesgrave, encompassing approximately 21,590 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Kesgrave Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bodmin Close with total crimes: 3
  • Mead Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Ferguson Way 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 May 2025 the Kesgrave has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 1.39 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kesgrave)CrimesRank (Kesgrave)CrimesRank (Kesgrave)
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
Gunton & St Margarets50 10772 7938 4
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
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

Kesgrave Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 202521
February 20259
January 202515
December 202423
November 202422
October 20249
September 202414
August 202415
July 202417
June 202430
May 20248

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
November 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Kesgrave in May 2025

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

1. Bodmin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Mead Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ferguson Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Newquay Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oxford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Columbia Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. St Ives Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heath View (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Turing Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Martins Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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