Crime Rate in East Suffolk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Suffolk

The total recorded crimes in East Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 1,183 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Suffolk crime rate of 4.81 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (492) incidents (4.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (116) incidents (65.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (106) incidents (3.92% increase)
East Suffolk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peel Yard with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket 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 (213 crimes), and the safest, Wickham Market (3 crimes), is 210 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across East Suffolk.

Similarly, the area of Lowestoft Central (137 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield (8 crimes), with a difference of 129 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Suffolk.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Harbour & Normanston213
Kirkley & Pakefield88
Beccles & Worlingham76
Western Felixstowe66
Martlesham & Purdis Farm59

Safest Wards:

Deben12
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton11
Rushmere St Andrew6
Kelsale & Yoxford6
Wickham Market3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Lowestoft Central137
Lowestoft Harbour & Kirkley97
Pakefield South & Kessingland63
Kesgrave East & Martlesham61
Beccles60

Safest Areas:

Gunton East, Corton & Somerleyton21
Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick19
Worlingham & Barnby19
Wickham Market & Melton17
Westerfield, Grundisburgh & Bredfield8

East Suffolk Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the East Suffolk has recorded 1,183 crimes with crime rate of 4.81 ranking 10489th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)
Mid Suffolk401 54,778 54,553 5
Babergh459 45,256 45,165 4
West Suffolk1,000 313,366 212,284 3
Ipswich1,134 114,832 115,696 1

East Suffolk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1094 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (352 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5688 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 568.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1094 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025492
February 2025472
January 2025442
December 2024517
November 2024470
October 2024535
September 2024541
August 2024542
July 2024583
June 20241094

A total of 988 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 98.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202587
February 202579
January 202567
December 202494
November 202490
October 202494
September 202472
August 202489
July 2024106
June 2024210

A total of 134 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 202511
December 20248
November 202414
October 20249
September 202411
August 202413
July 202411
June 202432

A total of 868 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 86.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202569
February 202574
January 202563
December 202448
November 202467
October 202492
September 202489
August 202491
July 202499
June 2024176

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20259
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 1000 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 100.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025106
February 2025102
January 202588
December 202497
November 202495
October 2024109
September 2024105
August 2024102
July 202472
June 2024124

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 202416

A total of 445 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202545
January 202549
December 202438
November 202425
October 202439
September 202433
August 202431
July 202440
June 2024108

A total of 1220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 122.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025116
February 202570
January 202568
December 202462
November 202490
October 202492
September 2024130
August 2024148
July 2024148
June 2024296

A total of 128 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20257
January 202513
December 202411
November 202410
October 202415
September 202411
August 20247
July 202413
June 202424

A total of 581 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202571
February 202560
January 202555
December 202444
November 202448
October 202440
September 202457
August 202438
July 202450
June 2024118

A total of 1447 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 144.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 352 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025103
February 2025116
January 2025129
December 2024122
November 2024108
October 2024117
September 2024127
August 2024130
July 2024143
June 2024352

A total of 340 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202528
January 202527
December 202427
November 202424
October 202429
September 202421
August 202418
July 202426
June 2024116

A total of 422 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202534
January 202548
December 202433
November 202442
October 202446
September 202439
August 202428
July 202449
June 202462

High Crime Locations East Suffolk in March 2025

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

1. Peel Yard (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime4
Other theft2
Drugs2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Albany Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Other theft1
5. The Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft5
6. Trafalgar Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
Drugs1

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