Crime Rate in Kessingland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kessingland

The total recorded crimes in Kessingland, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kessingland crime rate of 24.33 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 Kessingland, encompassing approximately 1,356 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Kessingland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Barley Way with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Kessingland?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Kessingland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 402 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Kessingland had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 369 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kessingland recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kessingland Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kessingland has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 24.33 ranking 15th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Kessingland crimes were 402. The crime rate of Kessingland in 2024 was 296.42 (year) or 24.70 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kessingland were around 369 crimes with yearly crime rate of 272.08 (year) or 22.67 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kessingland)CrimesRank (Kessingland)CrimesRank (Kessingland)
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
Kesgrave30 16394 16432 12
Halesworth & Blything37 14406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages37 13451 13383 15
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

Kessingland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202513
February 202518
January 20255
December 202410
November 202410
October 202416
September 202413
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202513
February 202510
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 202411
September 20249
August 202410
July 202419
June 202426
May 202412

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 202511
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Kessingland in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Barley Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. The Paddocks (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. High Path (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. London Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Black Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. New Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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