Crime Rate in East Suffolk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Suffolk

The total recorded crimes in East Suffolk, UK in January 2026 are around 1,172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Suffolk crime rate of 4.76 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (514) incidents (8.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (121) incidents (6.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (92) incidents (15.00% increase)
East Suffolk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peel Yard with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Suffolk Road with total crimes: 11

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 (251 crimes), and the safest, Rushmere St Andrew (5 crimes), is 246 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across East Suffolk.

Similarly, the area of Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley (133 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick (15 crimes), with a difference of 118 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Suffolk.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Harbour & Normanston251
Kirkley & Pakefield92
Oulton Broad69
Martlesham & Purdis Farm63
Beccles & Worlingham62

Safest Wards:

Kelsale & Yoxford11
Wickham Market8
Southwold7
Lothingland6
Rushmere St Andrew5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley133
Lowestoft Central133
Gunton West82
Kesgrave East & Martlesham64
Normanston & Oulton Broad East49

Safest Areas:

Felixstowe East19
Kesgrave West & Rushmere19
Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton17
Framlingham & Hacheston16
Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick15

East Suffolk Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the East Suffolk has recorded 1,172 crimes with crime rate of 4.76 ranking 256th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 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

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)
Mid Suffolk368 54,778 54,553 5
Babergh393 45,256 45,165 4
West Suffolk1,022 313,366 212,284 3
Ipswich1,092 114,832 115,696 1

East Suffolk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (514 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (121 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 473 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 114 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (514 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (577 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (148 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (526 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (159 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (464 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (189 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 586 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 153 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (585 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (147 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1486 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 189 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202692
December 202580
November 202584
October 2025148
September 2025159
August 2025189
July 2025140
June 2025147
May 2025144
April 2025117
March 2025116
February 202570

A total of 536 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202647
December 202577
November 202545
October 202534
September 202530
August 202537
July 202538
June 202551
May 202558
April 202537
March 202537
February 202545

A total of 972 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202688
December 202567
November 202576
October 202571
September 202594
August 202574
July 202553
June 202587
May 202573
April 202581
March 2025106
February 2025102

A total of 148 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202512
November 202510
October 202514
September 202513
August 202516
July 202512
June 202514
May 202510
April 20259
March 202514
February 202511

A total of 555 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202648
December 202547
November 202556
October 202558
September 202550
August 202538
July 202537
June 202548
May 202552
April 202546
March 202541
February 202534

A total of 1476 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026121
December 2025114
November 2025108
October 2025139
September 2025118
August 2025129
July 2025153
June 2025121
May 2025129
April 2025125
March 2025103
February 2025116

A total of 786 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202656
December 202543
November 202561
October 202560
September 202563
August 202578
July 202587
June 202577
May 202563
April 202555
March 202569
February 202574

A total of 958 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202667
December 202571
November 202561
October 202577
September 202566
August 202593
July 2025110
June 2025104
May 202569
April 202574
March 202587
February 202579

A total of 327 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202524
November 202532
October 202524
September 202517
August 202539
July 202527
June 202535
May 202522
April 202536
March 202524
February 202528

A total of 706 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202687
December 202566
November 202556
October 202533
September 202547
August 202561
July 202565
June 202559
May 202543
April 202558
March 202571
February 202560

A total of 142 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202513
November 20255
October 20256
September 202516
August 202513
July 202519
June 202513
May 202510
April 202512
March 202517
February 20257

A total of 6201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 516.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 586 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026514
December 2025473
November 2025514
October 2025577
September 2025526
August 2025464
July 2025586
June 2025585
May 2025523
April 2025475
March 2025492
February 2025472

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20256
November 20256
October 20255
September 20254
August 20254
July 202513
June 20256
May 20257
April 20257
March 20251
February 20259

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20252
October 20257
September 20258
August 20251
July 20254
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253

High Crime Locations East Suffolk in January 2026

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

1. Peel Yard (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences11
Other crime7
Other theft3
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Suffolk Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Bicycle theft1
5. Nightingale Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
6. The Paddocks (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1

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