Crime Rate in Kirkley & Pakefield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkley & Pakefield

The total recorded crimes in Kirkley & Pakefield, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkley & Pakefield crime rate of 3.15 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 Kirkley & Pakefield, encompassing approximately 34,293 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (12.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Kirkley & Pakefield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverside Road with total crimes: 5
  • St John'S Road with total crimes: 5
  • Kirkley Rise with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kirkley & Pakefield?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Kirkley & Pakefield reported a higher crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 1,479 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kirkley & Pakefield witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Kirkley & Pakefield experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 1,756 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kirkley & Pakefield witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kirkley & Pakefield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kirkley & Pakefield has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 2th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Kirkley & Pakefield crimes were 1,479. The crime rate of Kirkley & Pakefield in 2024 was 43.13 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kirkley & Pakefield were around 1,756 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.20 (year) or 4.27 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirkley & Pakefield)CrimesRank (Kirkley & Pakefield)CrimesRank (Kirkley & Pakefield)
Harbour & Normanston185 13,096 13,346 1
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

Kirkley & Pakefield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 20259
February 20256
January 202513
December 20248
November 202416
October 20249
September 20248
August 20249
July 202416
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 678 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202539
March 202541
February 202541
January 202544
December 202443
November 202446
October 202444
September 202454
August 202436
July 202453
June 2024138
May 202455

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 202412
August 202416
July 202417
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20247
July 202416
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20254
November 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 202410
July 20247
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 202410
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Kirkley & Pakefield in May 2025

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

1. Riverside Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. St John'S Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kirkley Rise (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Waterloo Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Hill House Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Robbery1
6. Birds Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Grosvenor Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Martin'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Lovewell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. College Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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