Crime Rate in Halesworth & Blything: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halesworth & Blything

The total recorded crimes in Halesworth & Blything, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halesworth & Blything crime rate of 12.07 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 Halesworth & Blything, encompassing approximately 3,646 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Halesworth & Blything Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bulcamp Drift with total crimes: 15
  • Thoroughfare with total crimes: 3
  • Maltings Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Halesworth & Blything?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Halesworth & Blything demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 406 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Halesworth & Blything witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Halesworth & Blything had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 407 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Halesworth & Blything witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Halesworth & Blything Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Halesworth & Blything has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 12.07 ranking 13th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Halesworth & Blything crimes were 406. The crime rate of Halesworth & Blything in 2024 was 111.33 (year) or 9.28 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Halesworth & Blything were around 407 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.60 (year) or 9.30 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Halesworth & Blything)CrimesRank (Halesworth & Blything)CrimesRank (Halesworth & Blything)
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
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

Halesworth & Blything 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 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202519
April 202514
March 202511
February 202511
January 202510
December 202415
November 20249
October 202415
September 20243
August 202422

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20258
April 20253
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
August 20241

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

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
December 20243

High Crime Locations Halesworth & Blything in July 2025

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

1. Bulcamp Drift (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person8
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Thoroughfare (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Maltings Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Steeple End (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Wangford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Zemke Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bensly'S Drift (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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