WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Crime in Harbour & Normanston, East Suffolk

Comprehensive safety analysis for Harbour & Normanston, localized within East Suffolk.

Total Crimes

231
trending_down -9.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

149.65per 1k
trending_up +1.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

15,908

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences78
Criminal Damage & Arson33
Anti-social Behaviour26
Shoplifting23
Public Order19
Other Theft16
Drug Offences14
Vehicle Crime9
Bicycle Theft4
Burglary3
Theft from Person3
Weapons Possession2
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 14
14
On or near Suffolk Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2
8
On or near Clapham Road South Map
Criminal damage and arson: 4Violence and sexual offences: 3
7
On or near Stanley Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 3
6
On or near Station Square Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1Burglary: 1
5
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Herring Fishery Score Map
Public order: 4
4
On or near Elim Terrace Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3Other theft: 1
4
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Bicycle theft: 1
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 3
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within East Suffolk district.

Local Rank

#29safest in East Suffolk

National Safety

Top 4%Riskiest

City Average

52.8per 1k

Local Policing

Normanston

Suffolk Constabulary

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announcement

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

JUN24

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 Centre Hollingsworth Road Lowestoft

JUL10

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

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Outside Aldi Millennium Way Lowestoft

JUL17

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 Hollingsworth Road Lowestoft

JUL26

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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Outside Jesters Normanston Park Lowestoft

JUL29

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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Inside Foyer Water Lane Leisure Centre Lowestoft

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