Crime Rate in Martlesham & Purdis Farm: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Martlesham & Purdis Farm

The total recorded crimes in Martlesham & Purdis Farm, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Martlesham & Purdis Farm crime rate of 6.93 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 Martlesham & Purdis Farm, encompassing approximately 7,649 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other crime: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
Martlesham & Purdis Farm Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Paddocks with total crimes: 10
  • Carol Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Peel Yard with total crimes: 6

How safe is Martlesham & Purdis Farm?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Martlesham & Purdis Farm reported a higher crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 786 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Martlesham & Purdis Farm witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Martlesham & Purdis Farm experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 781 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Martlesham & Purdis Farm witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Martlesham & Purdis Farm Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Martlesham & Purdis Farm has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 6.93 ranking 10th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Martlesham & Purdis Farm crimes were 786. The crime rate of Martlesham & Purdis Farm in 2024 was 102.75 (year) or 8.56 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Martlesham & Purdis Farm were around 781 crimes with yearly crime rate of 102.10 (year) or 8.51 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Martlesham & Purdis Farm)CrimesRank (Martlesham & Purdis Farm)CrimesRank (Martlesham & Purdis Farm)
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
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

Martlesham & Purdis Farm 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 20 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Other crime dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 202516
April 202513
March 202517
February 202510
January 202519
December 202410
November 202412
October 20249
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202528
May 202516
April 202520
March 202525
February 202519
January 202517
December 202432
November 202421
October 202414
September 202420
August 202421

A total of 99 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 202517
April 202512
March 20258
February 20252
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 202412
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20251
April 20258
February 20256
January 202511
December 202414
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Martlesham & Purdis Farm in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Martlesham & Purdis Farm postcode area is presented below.

1. The Paddocks (Map)
Total10
Other crime4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Carol Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Peel Yard (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Horseman Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Martinsyde (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Hilton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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