Crime Rate in Kirkley & Pakefield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkley & Pakefield

The total recorded crimes in Kirkley & Pakefield, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkley & Pakefield crime rate of 3.32 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 Kirkley & Pakefield, encompassing approximately 34,293 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
Kirkley & Pakefield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldwyck Way with total crimes: 7
  • St John'S Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parade Road North with total crimes: 5

How safe is Kirkley & Pakefield?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Kirkley & Pakefield reported a higher crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 1,479 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kirkley & Pakefield witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Kirkley & Pakefield experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 1,756 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kirkley & Pakefield witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Suffolk, Kirkley & Pakefield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Kirkley & Pakefield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kirkley & Pakefield has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 3.32 ranking 2th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Kirkley & Pakefield crimes were 1,479. The crime rate of Kirkley & Pakefield in 2024 was 43.13 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kirkley & Pakefield were around 1,756 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.20 (year) or 4.27 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirkley & Pakefield)CrimesRank (Kirkley & Pakefield)CrimesRank (Kirkley & Pakefield)
Harbour & Normanston244 13,096 13,346 1
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
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

Kirkley & Pakefield 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 40 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 517 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202545
May 202544
April 202539
March 202541
February 202541
January 202544
December 202443
November 202446
October 202444
September 202454
August 202436

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 202519
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 202412
August 202416

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202513
April 202512
March 20259
February 20256
January 202513
December 20248
November 202416
October 20249
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
January 20254
November 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

High Crime Locations Kirkley & Pakefield in July 2025

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

1. Aldwyck Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. St John'S Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Parade Road North (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Drugs1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Cleveland Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pier Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kirkley Cliff Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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