Crime Rate in Beccles & Worlingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beccles & Worlingham

The total recorded crimes in Beccles & Worlingham, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beccles & Worlingham crime rate of 5.26 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 Beccles & Worlingham, encompassing approximately 14,078 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (24.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
Beccles & Worlingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Queen Elizabeth Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Beccles & Worlingham?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Beccles & Worlingham reported a higher crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 933 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Beccles & Worlingham witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Beccles & Worlingham experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 1,019 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Beccles & Worlingham witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Beccles & Worlingham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Beccles & Worlingham has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 5.26 ranking 5th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Beccles & Worlingham crimes were 933. The crime rate of Beccles & Worlingham in 2024 was 66.27 (year) or 5.52 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beccles & Worlingham were around 1,019 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.38 (year) or 6.03 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beccles & Worlingham)CrimesRank (Beccles & Worlingham)CrimesRank (Beccles & Worlingham)
Harbour & Normanston244 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield114 21,479 21,756 2
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
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

Beccles & Worlingham 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 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 202511
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 202417
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 202511
February 20258
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202529
May 202529
April 202520
March 202529
February 202522
January 202527
December 202428
November 202431
October 202425
September 202423
August 202436

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20259
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 202413
October 202410
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 202512
April 20258
March 202512
February 202515
January 202516
December 202412
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20258
April 202510
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 202411
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Beccles & Worlingham in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Queen Elizabeth Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. College Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Endgate Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. New Market (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. New Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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