Crime in Deben, East Suffolk
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Other crime: 4Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Heath Drive Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Park/Open Space Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Chequer Field Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Aldershot Avenue Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Swallows Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near The Thrift Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Villa Hill Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
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The identification, disruption and removal of County Lines and local drug dealing.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
An increase in visible policing within the area and hotspot areas, including dedicated and targeted patrols both on foot and in police vehicles. Addresses identified as being cuckooed or at risk of being exploited have been regularly visited by police to ensure the welfare of the occupant. This information has been shared with either the council or housing provider to assist with safeguarding measures.
Actioned: 1 May 2026
Targeting persistent and prolific shoplifters and retail crime across the area.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Tackling retail crime across the area and proactively dealing with persistent offenders by arresting, prosecuting and the use of disruptive orders such as CPN and CBO, where appropriate. Work is being undertaken with frequently targeted shops around crime prevention methods.
Actioned: 1 May 2026
Tackling ASB and vehicle ASB at Ipswich Marina and Old Felixstowe.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Officers continue to focus patrols both on foot and in police vehicles, in the area of Ipswich Marina to tackle both general and vehicle ASB.
Actioned: 1 May 2026
Engagement Events
Police Engagement Surgery
meetingIf you have any Police related issues or would like advice on crime prevention, ASB or careers, please come along and speak with your local CPT officer, PC Abbott.
12:00 PM — 1:30 PM
Community Centre Walnut Tree Avenue Rendlesham IP12 2GG
Police Engagement Surgery
meetingIf you have any Police related issues or would like advice on crime prevention, ASB or careers, please come along and speak with your local CPT officer, PC Abbott.
5:30 PM — 7:00 PM
Community Centre Walnut Tree Avenue Rendlesham IP12 2GG
Police Engagement Surgery
meetingIf you have any Police related issues or would like advice on crime prevention, ASB or careers, please come along and speak with your local CPT officer, PC Abbott.
12:00 PM — 1:30 PM
Community Centre Walnut Tree Avenue Rendlesham IP12 2GG
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