Crime Rate in Kesgrave: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kesgrave

The total recorded crimes in Kesgrave, East Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kesgrave crime rate of 1.90 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 Kesgrave, encompassing approximately 21,590 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Kesgrave Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jackson Close with total crimes: 5
  • Main Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Kesgrave?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Kesgrave demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 394 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 28 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kesgrave had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 432 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kesgrave witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 28 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kesgrave Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kesgrave has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 1.90 ranking 11th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Kesgrave crimes were 394. The crime rate of Kesgrave in 2024 was 18.25 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kesgrave were around 432 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.01 (year) or 1.67 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)
Harbour & Normanston213 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield88 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham76 3933 31,019 3
Gunton & St Margarets45 9772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe66 4864 4767 8
Eastern Felixstowe59 6755 8851 5
Bungay & Wainford55 8847 5789 6
Martlesham & Purdis Farm59 5786 6781 7
Oulton Broad58 7750 9748 9
Aldeburgh & Leiston28 18607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton43 10531 12538 11
Woodbridge31 15552 11390 14
Halesworth & Blything39 12406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages30 17451 13383 15
Kessingland39 13402 15369 17
Saxmundham31 14379 17354 18
Framlingham26 19318 19372 16
Carlton Colville31 16330 18344 19
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton11 26207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford17 21223 20147 26
Southwold26 20180 25114 28
Carlford & Fynn Valley17 22195 23211 21
Deben12 25199 22208 22
Melton14 23169 26190 23
Lothingland13 24191 24160 24
Wickham Market3 2996 29158 25
Kelsale & Yoxford6 28116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew6 27127 2795 29

Kesgrave Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20259
January 202515
December 202423
November 202422
October 20249
September 202414
August 202415
July 202417
June 202430
May 20248
April 202412

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202416
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Kesgrave in March 2025

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

1. Jackson Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Main Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Catchpole Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Ogden Grove (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hares Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Mead Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Ferguson Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Agnes Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Histon Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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