Crime Rate in East Suffolk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Suffolk

The total recorded crimes in East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 1,211 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Suffolk crime rate of 4.92 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 East Suffolk, encompassing approximately 246,060 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (523) incidents (10.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (144) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (129) incidents (3.20% increase)
East Suffolk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peel Yard with total crimes: 20
  • Buntings Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Rushmere Street with total crimes: 12

East Suffolk Police Info:

Suffolk Constabulary
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  • Telephone: 101

How safe is East Suffolk?

To understand the safety of East Suffolk, we need to analyze East Suffolk crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • East Suffolk has recorded 16,355 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 66.47 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 266 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 16,864 crimes with a crime rate of 68.54, ranking it 246 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Suffolk:

    • In 2024, East Suffolk reported a higher crime volume than the Suffolk average, with 16,355 crimes compared to 10,917. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, East Suffolk recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Suffolk experienced a greater number of crimes than the Suffolk average, with 16,864 crimes compared to 10,912. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, East Suffolk recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, East Suffolk is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Suffolk, East Suffolk has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

East Suffolk Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Harbour & Normanston (185 crimes), and the safest, Rushmere St Andrew (8 crimes), is 177 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Suffolk.

Similarly, the area of Lowestoft Central (109 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield (16 crimes), with a difference of 93 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Suffolk.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Harbour & Normanston185
Kirkley & Pakefield108
Martlesham & Purdis Farm70
Beccles & Worlingham70
Bungay & Wainford68

Safest Wards:

Kelsale & Yoxford14
Southwold12
Wickham Market10
Rendlesham & Orford9
Rushmere St Andrew8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Lowestoft Central109
Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley106
Kesgrave East & Martlesham74
Beccles58
Gunton West56

Safest Areas:

Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley23
Southwold, Reydon & Wrentham19
Felixstowe East18
Oulton Broad West16
Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield16

East Suffolk Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Suffolk has recorded 1,211 crimes with crime rate of 4.92 ranking 294th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Suffolk.

In 2024, the total East Suffolk crimes were 16,355. The crime rate of East Suffolk in 2024 was 66.47 (year) or 5.54 (month) ranking it 266 danzarous in the UK. East Suffolk ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Suffolk were around 16,864 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.54 (year) or 5.71 (month) ranking 246 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Suffolk, East Suffolk ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of East Suffolk

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)
Mid Suffolk407 54,778 54,553 5
Babergh376 45,256 45,165 4
West Suffolk964 313,366 212,284 3
Ipswich1,218 114,832 115,696 1

East Suffolk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (523 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (144 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (475 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (125 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (492 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (116 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 472 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 116 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (442 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (129 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 517 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 122 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (470 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (535 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (117 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (541 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (130 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (542 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (148 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 583 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202517
February 20257
January 202513
December 202411
November 202410
October 202415
September 202411
August 20247
July 202413

A total of 458 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202546
March 202541
February 202534
January 202548
December 202433
November 202442
October 202446
September 202439
August 202428
July 202449

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20259
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 5592 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 508.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 583 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025523
April 2025475
March 2025492
February 2025472
January 2025442
December 2024517
November 2024470
October 2024535
September 2024541
August 2024542
July 2024583

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20251
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249

A total of 921 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202574
March 202587
February 202579
January 202567
December 202494
November 202490
October 202494
September 202472
August 202489
July 2024106

A total of 282 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202536
March 202524
February 202528
January 202527
December 202427
November 202424
October 202429
September 202421
August 202418
July 202426

A total of 810 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202555
March 202569
February 202574
January 202563
December 202448
November 202467
October 202492
September 202489
August 202491
July 202499

A total of 1349 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 122.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025129
April 2025125
March 2025103
February 2025116
January 2025129
December 2024122
November 2024108
October 2024117
September 2024127
August 2024130
July 2024143

A total of 1185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 107.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025144
April 2025117
March 2025116
February 202570
January 202568
December 202462
November 202490
October 202492
September 2024130
August 2024148
July 2024148

A total of 432 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202537
March 202537
February 202545
January 202549
December 202438
November 202425
October 202439
September 202433
August 202431
July 202440

A total of 1030 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 93.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202581
March 2025106
February 2025102
January 202588
December 202497
November 202495
October 2024109
September 2024105
August 2024102
July 202472

A total of 564 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202558
March 202571
February 202560
January 202555
December 202444
November 202448
October 202440
September 202457
August 202438
July 202450

A total of 121 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202514
February 202511
January 202511
December 20248
November 202414
October 20249
September 202411
August 202413
July 202411

High Crime Locations East Suffolk in May 2025

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

1. Peel Yard (Map)
Total20
Other crime11
Violence and sexual offences7
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
2. Buntings Lane (Map)
Total15
Other crime10
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Rushmere Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson4
Robbery1
4. Martinsyde (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Other crime1
5. The Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
6. Wheelbarrow Lane (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime5
Burglary5

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