Crime Rate in Framlingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Framlingham

The total recorded crimes in Framlingham, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Framlingham crime rate of 23.26 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 Framlingham, encompassing approximately 1,117 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Framlingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brandeston Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Verow Road 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 May 2025 the Framlingham has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 23.26 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Framlingham)CrimesRank (Framlingham)CrimesRank (Framlingham)
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
Saxmundham24 21379 17354 18
Carlton Colville29 17330 18344 19
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

Framlingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202513
February 202521
January 20253
December 202414
November 202415
October 202411
September 202412
August 20247
July 202418
June 202436
May 20246

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202414

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20241
June 20246

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Framlingham in May 2025

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

1. Brandeston Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Verow Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Laxfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bibbys Way (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Glemham Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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