Crime Rate in Framlingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Framlingham

The total recorded crimes in Framlingham, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Framlingham crime rate of 28.63 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 Framlingham, encompassing approximately 1,117 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Framlingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • World'S End Road with total crimes: 4
  • Briscoe Way with total crimes: 3
  • New Lea with total crimes: 2

How safe is Framlingham?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Framlingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 318 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Framlingham recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Framlingham had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 372 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Framlingham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Framlingham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Framlingham has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 28.63 ranking 15th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Framlingham crimes were 318. The crime rate of Framlingham in 2024 was 284.49 (year) or 23.71 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Framlingham were around 372 crimes with yearly crime rate of 332.80 (year) or 27.73 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Framlingham)CrimesRank (Framlingham)CrimesRank (Framlingham)
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
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

Framlingham 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 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202510
May 202513
April 202510
March 202513
February 202521
January 20253
December 202414
November 202415
October 202411
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Framlingham in July 2025

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

1. World'S End Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Briscoe Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
3. New Lea (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
4. Coopers Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Brandeston Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Love Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Danforth Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Badingham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Market Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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