Crime Rate in Orwell & Villages: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orwell & Villages

The total recorded crimes in Orwell & Villages, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orwell & Villages crime rate of 10.37 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 Orwell & Villages, encompassing approximately 2,314 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Orwell & Villages Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fenn Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Amberfield Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Orwell & Villages?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Orwell & Villages demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 451 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Orwell & Villages witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Orwell & Villages had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 383 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Orwell & Villages Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Orwell & Villages has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 10.37 ranking 17th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Orwell & Villages crimes were 451. The crime rate of Orwell & Villages in 2024 was 194.86 (year) or 16.24 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Orwell & Villages were around 383 crimes with yearly crime rate of 165.48 (year) or 13.79 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Orwell & Villages)CrimesRank (Orwell & Villages)CrimesRank (Orwell & Villages)
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
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

Orwell & Villages 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 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
January 20253

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202516
April 202511
March 202516
February 20259
January 202512

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
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A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20253
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April 20253
March 20252
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January 20251

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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July 20252
June 20258
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

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

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July 20251
June 20251
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January 20251

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20258

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20251
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February 20253
January 20254

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20252
April 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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January 20251

High Crime Locations Orwell & Villages in July 2025

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

1. Fenn Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Amberfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. High Hall Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Durban Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bucklesham Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Workshop Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gun Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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