Crime Rate in Lothingland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lothingland

The total recorded crimes in Lothingland, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lothingland crime rate of 6.09 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 Lothingland, encompassing approximately 2,628 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Lothingland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gladstone Road with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 2
  • The Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lothingland?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Lothingland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 191 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lothingland recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Lothingland had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 160 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lothingland recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lothingland Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lothingland has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 10.27 ranking 23th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Lothingland crimes were 191. The crime rate of Lothingland in 2024 was 105.76 (year) or 8.81 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lothingland were around 160 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.73 (year) or 10.81 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lothingland)CrimesRank (Lothingland)CrimesRank (Lothingland)
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
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
Wickham Market10 2796 29158 25
Southwold12 26180 25114 28
Kelsale & Yoxford14 25116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew8 29127 2795 29

Lothingland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 202411
July 202411
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Lothingland in May 2025

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

1. Gladstone Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. The Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Policeman'S Loke (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Slugs Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Wigg'S Way (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dickens Court (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Gorleston Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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