Crime Rate in Oulton Broad: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oulton Broad

The total recorded crimes in Oulton Broad, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oulton Broad crime rate of 2.45 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 Oulton Broad, encompassing approximately 20,399 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Oulton Broad Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kesgrave Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Rookery Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cutler Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Oulton Broad?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Oulton Broad reported a higher crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 750 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Oulton Broad witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Oulton Broad experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 748 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Oulton Broad witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Oulton Broad Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Oulton Broad has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.45 ranking 8th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Oulton Broad crimes were 750. The crime rate of Oulton Broad in 2024 was 36.77 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oulton Broad were around 748 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.67 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oulton Broad)CrimesRank (Oulton Broad)CrimesRank (Oulton Broad)
Harbour & Normanston185 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield108 21,479 21,756 2
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
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

Oulton Broad Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202512
February 20252
January 20254
November 20249
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 202410
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202518
March 202524
February 202524
January 202520
December 202420
November 202422
October 202433
September 202422
August 202428
July 202419
June 202460
May 202434

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Oulton Broad in May 2025

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

1. Kesgrave Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Rookery Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cutler Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hollydene Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Fuller Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Pound Farm Parade (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Beeches Mobilehome Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Dell Road East (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Commodore Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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