WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Crime in Kelsale & Yoxford, East Suffolk

Comprehensive safety analysis for Kelsale & Yoxford, localized within East Suffolk.

Total Crimes

11
trending_up +37.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

31.61per 1k
trending_down -2.4% 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 Theft2
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Vehicle Crime1
Weapons Possession1
Anti-social Behaviour1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Badingham Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Mount Pleasant Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near The Causeway Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Yoxford Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Spinney Close Map
Possession of weapons: 1
1
On or near Bell Green Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Sandy Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Mill Hill 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 14%Safest

City Average

52.8per 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

JUN30

Street meet - Leiston Church 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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Leiston Church Square Leiston

JUL2

Street meet - Leiston Recreation Ground

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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Leiston Church Square Leiston

JUL13

Street Meet - Saxmundham Fridge

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

10:30 AM — 11:00 AM

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Sax Community Fridge, Behind old Barclays Bank, High Street Saxmundham

JUL24

Street Meet - Aldringham Play Area

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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Aldringham Play Area Aldringham

JUL25

Pop In - Leiston 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

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Leiston Library Leiston

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