Crime Rate in Lothingland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lothingland

The total recorded crimes in Lothingland, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lothingland crime rate of 6.09 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 Lothingland, encompassing approximately 2,628 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Lothingland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Lakeside Rise with total crimes: 3
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lothingland?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Lothingland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 191 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lothingland recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Lothingland had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 160 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lothingland recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lothingland Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lothingland has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 6.09 ranking 22th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Lothingland crimes were 191. The crime rate of Lothingland in 2024 was 105.76 (year) or 8.81 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lothingland were around 160 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.73 (year) or 10.81 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lothingland)CrimesRank (Lothingland)CrimesRank (Lothingland)
Harbour & Normanston244 13,096 13,346 1
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
Melton15 25169 26190 23
Wickham Market5 2896 29158 25
Kelsale & Yoxford14 27116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew5 29127 2795 29

Lothingland 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 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Lothingland in July 2025

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

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
2. Lakeside Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. The Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Colman Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tibbenham'S Score (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wigg'S Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Gladstone Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Yarmouth Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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