Crime Rate in Harbour & Normanston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harbour & Normanston

The total recorded crimes in Harbour & Normanston, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 185 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harbour & Normanston crime rate of 3.36 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 Harbour & Normanston, encompassing approximately 55,089 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Harbour & Normanston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • The Hemplands with total crimes: 5
  • Regent Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Harbour & Normanston?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Harbour & Normanston reported a higher crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 3,096 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Harbour & Normanston witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Harbour & Normanston experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 3,346 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Harbour & Normanston witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Suffolk, Harbour & Normanston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Harbour & Normanston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harbour & Normanston has recorded 185 crimes with crime rate of 3.36 ranking 1th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Harbour & Normanston crimes were 3,096. The crime rate of Harbour & Normanston in 2024 was 56.20 (year) or 4.68 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harbour & Normanston were around 3,346 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.74 (year) or 5.06 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harbour & Normanston)CrimesRank (Harbour & Normanston)CrimesRank (Harbour & Normanston)
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
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

Harbour & Normanston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (84 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (104 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (109 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (99 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 103 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (192 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (111 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 321 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202515
March 202522
February 202523
January 202517
December 202418
November 202416
October 202429
September 202425
August 202419
July 202427
June 202460
May 202429

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 202511
February 202513
January 202512
December 20248
November 20249
October 202422
September 202414
August 202416
July 202421
June 202428
May 202414

A total of 1244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 95.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202587
April 202566
March 202584
February 202570
January 202574
December 202476
November 202469
October 2024104
September 2024109
August 202499
July 2024103
June 2024192
May 2024111

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258
January 202516
December 20247
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202511
February 202515
January 202513
December 202415
November 202414
October 202419
September 20249
August 202414
July 202416
June 202422
May 202419

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202524
March 202524
February 202512
January 202515
December 202418
November 202411
October 202418
September 202428
August 202421
July 202416
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 202412
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 325 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202523
March 202531
February 202525
January 202521
December 202428
November 202435
October 202424
September 202430
August 202437
July 202423
June 202418
May 202418

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 202415

High Crime Locations Harbour & Normanston in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. The Hemplands (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
3. Regent Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Tonning Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
6. Normanshurst Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Katwijk Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Square (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Suffolk Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
10. Rose Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1

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