WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

kelsale & yoxford Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for kelsale & yoxford, localized within east suffolk.

Total Crimes

8
trending_up +60.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

32.37per 1k
trending_down -4.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

3,923

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences5
Other Theft1
Anti-social Behaviour1
Public Order1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Peasenhall Road Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near The Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Barell'S Hill Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Badingham Road Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Mount Pleasant Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Pear Tree Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Southview Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Spinney Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within east suffolk district.

Local Rank

#8safest in east suffolk

National Safety

Top 12%Safest

City Average

53.0per 1k

Local Policing

Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh

Suffolk Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Target Anti-social behaviour around both Leiston and Saxmundham town centres, including vehicle ASB and nuisance.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

CPT officers continue to conduct targeted patrols across the towns, engaging with residents and individuals responsible for reported issues. ASB warning letters have been issued to those involved in anti‑social behaviour, with escalation options in place should behaviour continue.
Section 59 warning notices have been issued to anti‑social drivers, and vehicles have been seized where further offences have been identified. Officers have advised that a second S59 enables police to seize the vehicle. Offenders will continue to be monitored, with further action taken as required.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Targeting individuals involved in the supply of drugs and the exploitation of others for financial gain through intelligence‑led patrols and enforcement activity.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

Officers continue to target individuals involved in the supply of drugs and proactively disrupt drug‑related activity within the area, alongside delivering inputs in local schools to educate young people on the risks and dangers of criminal exploitation.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Overnight offences within the rural community.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

CPT officers have been engaging with local residents and businesses, highlighting the importance of crime reduction and prevention. High‑visibility patrols are being conducted within the area to provide reassurance, deter offending, and will continue throughout the year.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

MAY13

Street Meet - Aldeburgh Moot Hall

meeting

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schedule

11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Moot Hall Aldeburgh

MAY16

Street Meet - Thorpeness Meare

meeting

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schedule

11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Thorpeness Meare Thorpeness

MAY18

Street Meet - Saxmundham Fromus Square

meeting

Come and say hello to your local officers, Officers will be there in person to meet any local residents who have any personal concerns or local issues they would like to discuss.Officers will also be offering free UV Security marking for bikes and other property.

schedule

11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Fromus Square Saxmundham

MAY20

Drop in- Kelsale Village Hall

meeting

Come and say hello to your local officers, Officers will be there in person to meet any local residents who have any personal concerns or local issues they would like to discuss.

schedule

11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Kelsale Village Hall, Bridge Street, Saxmundham

MAY26

Pop in - Saxmundham Library

meeting

Come and say hello to your local officers, Officers will be there in person to meet any local residents who have any personal concerns or local issues they would like to discuss.Officers will also be offering free UV Security marking for bikes and other property.

schedule

10:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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Saxmundham Library Block B, Street Farm Rd, Saxmundham IP17 1AL

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