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 May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Martlesham & Purdis Farm crime rate of 9.15 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 Martlesham & Purdis Farm, encompassing approximately 7,649 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other crime: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
Martlesham & Purdis Farm Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peel Yard with total crimes: 20
  • Martinsyde with total crimes: 12
  • The Paddocks with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Martlesham & Purdis Farm has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 9.15 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Martlesham & Purdis Farm)CrimesRank (Martlesham & Purdis Farm)CrimesRank (Martlesham & Purdis Farm)
Harbour & Normanston185 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield108 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham70 4933 31,019 3
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

Martlesham & Purdis Farm Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202525
February 202519
January 202517
December 202432
November 202421
October 202414
September 202420
August 202421
July 202415
June 202440
May 202423

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202517
February 202510
January 202519
December 202410
November 202412
October 20249
September 202414
August 202410
July 202415
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 202420
May 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
May 20241

A total of 110 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 20258
February 20252
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 202412
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
February 20256
January 202511
December 202414
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Martlesham & Purdis Farm in May 2025

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

1. Peel Yard (Map)
Total20
Other crime11
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Martinsyde (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Paddocks (Map)
Total7
Other crime4
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Carol Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Elm Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Shaw Valley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Copse (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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