Crime Rate in Gislingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gislingham

The total recorded crimes in Gislingham, Mid Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gislingham crime rate of 38.14 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 Gislingham, encompassing approximately 131 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
Gislingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Workhouse Road with total crimes: 2
  • Old Forge Close with total crimes: 1
  • Major Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Gislingham?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Gislingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 97 crimes compared to 184.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gislingham recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gislingham had fewer crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 76 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gislingham recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gislingham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Gislingham has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 38.14 ranking 22th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Gislingham crimes were 97. The crime rate of Gislingham in 2024 was 739.89 (year) or 61.66 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gislingham were around 76 crimes with yearly crime rate of 579.71 (year) or 48.31 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)
Combs Ford63 1690 1633 1
Chilton35 2337 2413 2
Palgrave27 5276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden29 4320 3272 5
Elmswell & Woolpit32 3279 5268 7
Stow Thorney26 6279 4294 4
Thurston19 8269 7269 6
Bramford23 7145 13168 11
Needham Market18 9225 8226 8
Claydon & Barham17 10208 9215 9
Hoxne & Worlingworth13 11203 10177 10
Battisford & Ringshall10 14166 11160 12
Onehouse6 20149 12136 13
Blakenham13 12125 1797 18
Walsham-le-Willows10 13102 19107 17
Eye10 15125 16134 14
Mendlesham8 18135 14113 16
St Peter's4 23118 18116 15
Stonham2 24135 1576 19
Stradbroke & Laxfield8 1689 2136 26
Rickinghall8 1780 2259 22
Bacton6 1977 2354 23
Rattlesden2 2645 2663 21
Debenham5 2157 2448 24
Fressingfield2 2547 2543 25

Gislingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (2 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Gislingham in March 2025

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

1. Workhouse Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
2. Old Forge Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
3. Major Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Street Farm Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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