Gunton & St Margarets Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for Gunton & St Margarets, localized within east suffolk.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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
Street Meet
meetingCome 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.
5:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Outside Bannatynes Health Club Peto way Lowestoft
Street Meet
meetingCome 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.
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Gunton Community Hall Hollingsworth Road Lowestoft
Street Meet
meetingCome 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.
12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Outside Aldi Millennium Way Lowestoft
Street Meet
meetingCome 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.
12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Outside Tesco's Hollingsworth Road Lowestoft
Street Meet
meetingCome 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.
2:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Outside Jesters Normanston Park Lowestoft
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