Crime Rate in Harbour & Normanston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harbour & Normanston

The total recorded crimes in Harbour & Normanston, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 244 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harbour & Normanston crime rate of 4.43 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (128) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Harbour & Normanston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Suffolk Road with total crimes: 10
  • Lighthouse Score with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Harbour & Normanston has recorded 244 crimes with crime rate of 4.43 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harbour & Normanston)CrimesRank (Harbour & Normanston)CrimesRank (Harbour & Normanston)
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
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

Harbour & Normanston 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 128 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202520
May 202515
April 202524
March 202524
February 202512
January 202515
December 202418
November 202411
October 202418
September 202428
August 202421

A total of 1066 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025128
June 2025100
May 202587
April 202566
March 202584
February 202570
January 202574
December 202476
November 202469
October 2024104
September 2024109
August 202499

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202513
April 20255
March 202511
February 202513
January 202512
December 20248
November 20249
October 202422
September 202414
August 202416

A total of 249 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202524
May 202521
April 202515
March 202522
February 202523
January 202517
December 202418
November 202416
October 202429
September 202425
August 202419

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202512
April 20259
March 202511
February 202515
January 202513
December 202415
November 202414
October 202419
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20254
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20255
April 202510
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 291 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202512
April 202523
March 202531
February 202525
January 202521
December 202428
November 202435
October 202424
September 202430
August 202437

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Harbour & Normanston in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Suffolk Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Lighthouse Score (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Tonning Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bevan Street East (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
7. Dukes Head Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery1
8. Station Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Hill Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
10. A1144 (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1

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