Crime Rate in Rendlesham & Orford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rendlesham & Orford

The total recorded crimes in Rendlesham & Orford, East Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rendlesham & Orford crime rate of 18.14 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 Rendlesham & Orford, encompassing approximately 937 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rendlesham & Orford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ivy Lodge Road with total crimes: 3
  • Blacklands Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Redwald Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rendlesham & Orford?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Rendlesham & Orford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 223 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rendlesham & Orford recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 28 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rendlesham & Orford had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 147 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rendlesham & Orford recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 28 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rendlesham & Orford Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rendlesham & Orford has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 18.14 ranking 21th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Rendlesham & Orford crimes were 223. The crime rate of Rendlesham & Orford in 2024 was 237.97 (year) or 19.83 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rendlesham & Orford were around 147 crimes with yearly crime rate of 156.87 (year) or 13.07 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)
Harbour & Normanston213 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield88 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham76 3933 31,019 3
Gunton & St Margarets45 9772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe66 4864 4767 8
Eastern Felixstowe59 6755 8851 5
Bungay & Wainford55 8847 5789 6
Martlesham & Purdis Farm59 5786 6781 7
Oulton Broad58 7750 9748 9
Aldeburgh & Leiston28 18607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton43 10531 12538 11
Woodbridge31 15552 11390 14
Kesgrave41 11394 16432 12
Halesworth & Blything39 12406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages30 17451 13383 15
Kessingland39 13402 15369 17
Saxmundham31 14379 17354 18
Framlingham26 19318 19372 16
Carlton Colville31 16330 18344 19
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton11 26207 21240 20
Southwold26 20180 25114 28
Carlford & Fynn Valley17 22195 23211 21
Deben12 25199 22208 22
Melton14 23169 26190 23
Lothingland13 24191 24160 24
Wickham Market3 2996 29158 25
Kelsale & Yoxford6 28116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew6 27127 2795 29

Rendlesham & Orford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 202412
November 20244
October 20243
September 202418
August 202410
July 20247
June 202420
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Rendlesham & Orford in March 2025

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

1. Ivy Lodge Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Blacklands Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Redwald Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Spencer Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Sycamore Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Welburn Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. School Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Mayhew Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Maple Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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