Crime Rate in Southwold: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southwold

The total recorded crimes in Southwold, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southwold crime rate of 26.02 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 Southwold, encompassing approximately 845 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Southwold Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferry Road with total crimes: 2
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Blyth Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Southwold?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Southwold demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 180 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Southwold recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Southwold had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 114 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Southwold recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southwold Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Southwold has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 26.02 ranking 19th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Southwold crimes were 180. The crime rate of Southwold in 2024 was 212.92 (year) or 17.74 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southwold were around 114 crimes with yearly crime rate of 134.85 (year) or 11.24 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southwold)CrimesRank (Southwold)CrimesRank (Southwold)
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
Martlesham & Purdis Farm53 10786 6781 7
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
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

Southwold Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson 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 (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
April 20256
March 20259
February 20258
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 202510
January 20257
December 20248
November 20242
October 20243
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Southwold in July 2025

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

1. Ferry Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
2. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Blyth Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Mights Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Pier Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. North Parade Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Chester Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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