Crime Rate in Carlton Colville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carlton Colville

The total recorded crimes in Carlton Colville, East Suffolk, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Carlton Colville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gondree with total crimes: 3
  • The Firs with total crimes: 3
  • Low Farm Drive with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Carlton Colville has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carlton Colville)CrimesRank (Carlton Colville)CrimesRank (Carlton Colville)
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
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
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

Carlton Colville 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 202512
April 20257
March 202519
February 202514
January 202513
December 202416
November 202413
October 202411
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Carlton Colville in July 2025

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

1. Gondree (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. The Firs (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Low Farm Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Lowestoft Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Longbrook Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. The Graylings (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ullswater (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hall Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Beverley Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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