WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Gunton & St Margarets Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Gunton & St Margarets, localized within east suffolk.

Total Crimes

54
trending_up +31.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

53.83per 1k
trending_down -2.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

9,712

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences17
Vehicle Crime9
Anti-social Behaviour7
Burglary4
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Other Crime4
Public Order3
Drug Offences2
Shoplifting2
Other Theft1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Arnhem Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1
4
On or near Gunton Drive Map
Vehicle crime: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Glebe Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Churchill Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Wainwright Close Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Howley Gardens Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Ailmar Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Yarmouth Road Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Burglary: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within east suffolk district.

Local Rank

#25safest in east suffolk

City Average

53.0per 1k

Local Policing

Normanston

Suffolk Constabulary

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Local Priorities

To work with partner agencies, retailers and businesses to reduce criminal offences and Anti Social behaviour in our Town Centres.

Issued: 16 Mar 2026

Status Update

High Visible patrols have been conducted in our town centre both during the daytime trading hours and during late evenings.
Officers have engaged with local retailers, businesses, banks, restaurants, cafes and licensed premises to understand local concerns, encourage reporting and gather intelligence.
Lowestoft Police are working with Lowestoft B.I.D to help reduce town centre related issues.
Lowestoft Police are working with partner organisations to tackle the sale of illegal tobacco and illegal vapes.
Positive action will be taken against those who commit crime and cause harassment, alarm and distress to others.

Actioned: 16 Mar 2026

To provide a visible policing presence in our public open spaces, including parks, play areas and coastal areas.

Issued: 16 Mar 2026

Status Update

Police are patrolling our local open spaces to ensure these areas are safe and feel safe to others.

Actioned: 16 Mar 2026

To reduce the illegal and dangerous use of e-bikes, e-scooters and non-road worthy off road bikes through targeted enforcement, education and partnership working.

Issued: 16 Mar 2026

Status Update

Following reports of off-road motorbikes/dirt bikes being ridden around Lowestoft Police have conducted patrols and seized various vehicles. Follow up action is now being taken against those involved.

Actioned: 16 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

MAY18

Street Meet

meeting

Come and say hello to your local beat officers who will be on hand to provide crime prevention advice, listen to your concerns and seek to address any issues you may wish to report.

schedule

5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

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Outside Bannatynes Health Club Peto way Lowestoft

MAY20

Street Meet

meeting

Come and say hello to your local beat officers who will be on hand to provide crime prevention advice, listen to your concerns and seek to address any issues you may wish to report.

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Gunton Community Hall Hollingsworth Road Lowestoft

MAY22

Street Meet

meeting

Come and say hello to your local beat officers who will be on hand to provide crime prevention advice, listen to your concerns and seek to address any issues you may wish to report.

schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Outside Aldi Millennium Way Lowestoft

JUN6

Street Meet

meeting

Come and say hello to your local beat officers who will be on hand to provide crime prevention advice, listen to your concerns and seek to address any issues you may wish to report.

schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Outside Tesco's Hollingsworth Road Lowestoft

JUN14

Street Meet

meeting

Come and say hello to your local beat officers who will be on hand to provide crime prevention advice, listen to your concerns and seek to address any issues you may wish to report.

schedule

2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Outside Jesters Normanston Park Lowestoft

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