Crime Rate in Kelsale & Yoxford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kelsale & Yoxford

The total recorded crimes in Kelsale & Yoxford, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kelsale & Yoxford crime rate of 187.67 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 Kelsale & Yoxford, encompassing approximately 74 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kelsale & Yoxford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 2
  • Clayhills Road with total crimes: 2
  • North Green Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kelsale & Yoxford?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Kelsale & Yoxford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 116 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kelsale & Yoxford recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Kelsale & Yoxford had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 146 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kelsale & Yoxford recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kelsale & Yoxford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kelsale & Yoxford has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 187.67 ranking 25th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Kelsale & Yoxford crimes were 116. The crime rate of Kelsale & Yoxford in 2024 was 1554.96 (year) or 129.58 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kelsale & Yoxford were around 146 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1957.10 (year) or 163.09 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kelsale & Yoxford)CrimesRank (Kelsale & Yoxford)CrimesRank (Kelsale & Yoxford)
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
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
Rushmere St Andrew8 29127 2795 29

Kelsale & Yoxford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Kelsale & Yoxford in May 2025

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

1. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Clayhills Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. North Green Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tongs Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Mill Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Russell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brooke Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Tiggins Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Low Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Spinney Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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