Crime Rate in Aldeburgh & Leiston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston

The total recorded crimes in Aldeburgh & Leiston, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aldeburgh & Leiston crime rate of 11.02 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 Aldeburgh & Leiston, encompassing approximately 5,356 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Aldeburgh & Leiston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Aldeburgh & Leiston?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Aldeburgh & Leiston reported a higher crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 607 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aldeburgh & Leiston witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Aldeburgh & Leiston experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 611 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aldeburgh & Leiston witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Suffolk, Aldeburgh & Leiston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Aldeburgh & Leiston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Aldeburgh & Leiston has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 11.02 ranking 8th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Aldeburgh & Leiston crimes were 607. The crime rate of Aldeburgh & Leiston in 2024 was 113.33 (year) or 9.44 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aldeburgh & Leiston were around 611 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.07 (year) or 9.51 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aldeburgh & Leiston)CrimesRank (Aldeburgh & Leiston)CrimesRank (Aldeburgh & Leiston)
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
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
Rendlesham & Orford15 24223 20147 26
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

Aldeburgh & Leiston 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202526
May 202519
April 202514
March 202514
February 202518
January 202522
December 202418
November 202415
October 202427
September 202431
August 202415

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
January 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
December 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Aldeburgh & Leiston in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Eastward Ho (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Minden Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. B1119 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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