Crime Rate in Carlton Colville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carlton Colville

The total recorded crimes in Carlton Colville, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carlton Colville crime rate of 3.15 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 Carlton Colville, encompassing approximately 9,205 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Carlton Colville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crowhurst Close with total crimes: 4
  • Low Farm Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Carlton Colville?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Carlton Colville demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 330 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Carlton Colville recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Carlton Colville had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 344 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Carlton Colville recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Suffolk, Carlton Colville has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Carlton Colville Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Carlton Colville has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 17th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Carlton Colville crimes were 330. The crime rate of Carlton Colville in 2024 was 35.85 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Carlton Colville were around 344 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.37 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carlton Colville)CrimesRank (Carlton Colville)CrimesRank (Carlton Colville)
Harbour & Normanston185 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield108 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham70 4933 31,019 3
Martlesham & Purdis Farm70 3786 6781 7
Gunton & St Margarets50 10772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe53 7864 4767 8
Eastern Felixstowe50 9755 8851 5
Bungay & Wainford68 5847 5789 6
Woodbridge55 6552 11390 14
Oulton Broad50 8750 9748 9
Aldeburgh & Leiston40 12607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton41 11531 12538 11
Kesgrave30 16394 16432 12
Halesworth & Blything37 14406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages37 13451 13383 15
Kessingland33 15402 15369 17
Framlingham26 19318 19372 16
Saxmundham24 21379 17354 18
Carlford & Fynn Valley29 18195 23211 21
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton18 22207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford9 28223 20147 26
Melton25 20169 26190 23
Deben14 24199 22208 22
Lothingland16 23191 24160 24
Wickham Market10 2796 29158 25
Southwold12 26180 25114 28
Kelsale & Yoxford14 25116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew8 29127 2795 29

Carlton Colville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202519
February 202514
January 202513
December 202416
November 202413
October 202411
September 20245
August 20249
July 202414
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Carlton Colville in May 2025

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

1. Crowhurst Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
2. Low Farm Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Portsch Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beverley Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Burnt Hill Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Longbrook Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Tudor Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Matlock Dale (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Benouville (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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