Crime Rate in Kessingland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kessingland

The total recorded crimes in Kessingland, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kessingland crime rate of 16.22 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 Jul were:

  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
Kessingland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Lincoln Court with total crimes: 2
  • Francis Road 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 July 2025 the Kessingland has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 16.22 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kessingland)CrimesRank (Kessingland)CrimesRank (Kessingland)
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
Kesgrave24 18394 16432 12
Saxmundham44 12379 17354 18
Halesworth & Blything44 13406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages24 17451 13383 15
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

Kessingland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20258
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20251
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20254
April 20256
March 202513
February 202518
January 20255
December 202410
November 202410
October 202416
September 202413
August 20244

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 202510
April 202513
March 202513
February 202510
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 202411
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 202511
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Shoplifting3
2. Lincoln Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Francis Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Dale End (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. London Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Catchpole Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Market Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Griffith Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Grice Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Solomon Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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