Crime Rate in Orwell & Villages: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orwell & Villages

The total recorded crimes in Orwell & Villages, East Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orwell & Villages crime rate of 12.96 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Orwell & Villages Crime Hotspots

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

  • Village Way with total crimes: 2
  • Weir Place with total crimes: 2
  • Green Crescent 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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Orwell & Villages has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 12.96 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)
Harbour & Normanston213 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield88 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham76 3933 31,019 3
Gunton & St Margarets45 9772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe66 4864 4767 8
Eastern Felixstowe59 6755 8851 5
Bungay & Wainford55 8847 5789 6
Martlesham & Purdis Farm59 5786 6781 7
Oulton Broad58 7750 9748 9
Aldeburgh & Leiston28 18607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton43 10531 12538 11
Woodbridge31 15552 11390 14
Kesgrave41 11394 16432 12
Halesworth & Blything39 12406 14407 13
Kessingland39 13402 15369 17
Saxmundham31 14379 17354 18
Framlingham26 19318 19372 16
Carlton Colville31 16330 18344 19
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton11 26207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford17 21223 20147 26
Southwold26 20180 25114 28
Carlford & Fynn Valley17 22195 23211 21
Deben12 25199 22208 22
Melton14 23169 26190 23
Lothingland13 24191 24160 24
Wickham Market3 2996 29158 25
Kelsale & Yoxford6 28116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew6 27127 2795 29

Orwell & Villages Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 202414
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20259
January 202512
December 202410
November 202414
October 202416
September 202414
August 202424
July 202417
June 202426
May 202414
April 202416

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
September 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20245
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202430
May 20247
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Orwell & Villages in March 2025

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

1. Village Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Weir Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Green Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Elmham Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Manor Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Purdis Farm Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. The Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Jackson Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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