Crime Rate in Rendlesham & Orford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rendlesham & Orford

The total recorded crimes in Rendlesham & Orford, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rendlesham & Orford crime rate of 16.01 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 Rendlesham & Orford, encompassing approximately 937 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Rendlesham & Orford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 1
  • School Road with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Rendlesham & Orford?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Rendlesham & Orford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 223 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rendlesham & Orford recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Rendlesham & Orford had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 147 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rendlesham & Orford recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rendlesham & Orford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rendlesham & Orford has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 16.01 ranking 24th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Rendlesham & Orford crimes were 223. The crime rate of Rendlesham & Orford in 2024 was 237.97 (year) or 19.83 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rendlesham & Orford were around 147 crimes with yearly crime rate of 156.87 (year) or 13.07 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rendlesham & Orford)CrimesRank (Rendlesham & Orford)CrimesRank (Rendlesham & Orford)
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
Kessingland22 20402 15369 17
Framlingham32 15318 19372 16
Carlton Colville29 16330 18344 19
Southwold22 19180 25114 28
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton14 26207 21240 20
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

Rendlesham & Orford 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 202412
November 20244
October 20243
September 202418
August 202410

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Rendlesham & Orford in July 2025

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

1. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. School Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Ipswich Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Potkiln Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thellusson Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hazel Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Elm Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Pine Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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