Crime Rate in Saxmundham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saxmundham

The total recorded crimes in Saxmundham, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saxmundham crime rate of 11.72 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 Saxmundham, encompassing approximately 2,048 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Saxmundham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Farm Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ashfords Close with total crimes: 3
  • Warren Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Saxmundham?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Saxmundham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 379 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Saxmundham recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Saxmundham had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 354 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Saxmundham recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Saxmundham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Saxmundham has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 11.72 ranking 21th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Saxmundham crimes were 379. The crime rate of Saxmundham in 2024 was 185.05 (year) or 15.42 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Saxmundham were around 354 crimes with yearly crime rate of 172.84 (year) or 14.40 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Saxmundham)CrimesRank (Saxmundham)CrimesRank (Saxmundham)
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
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
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

Saxmundham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 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 Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 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 Public order (6 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 (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
September 20241

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20259
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202520
March 202520
February 202518
January 20253
December 202412
November 202411
October 202416
September 20248
August 202410
July 202414
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
June 20244

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Saxmundham in May 2025

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

1. Brook Farm Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Ashfords Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Warren Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Station Approach (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fromus Square (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Franklin Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. North Entrance (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Oak Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Fisher Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Millfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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