WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Crime in Oulton Broad, East Suffolk

Comprehensive safety analysis for Oulton Broad, localized within East Suffolk.

Total Crimes

56
trending_up +19.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

48.16per 1k
trending_up +0.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

12,894

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences23
Anti-social Behaviour10
Vehicle Crime9
Other Theft6
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Weapons Possession1
Other Crime1
Public Order1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Burnham Way Map
Other theft: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2Vehicle crime: 1
6
On or near Fuller Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Kearney Drive Map
Vehicle crime: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Dell Road East Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Birch Close Map
Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Stirling Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Magdalen Close Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Dedham Drive Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Kesgrave Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within East Suffolk district.

Local Rank

#22safest in East Suffolk

City Average

52.8per 1k

Local Policing

St Margaret's

Suffolk Constabulary

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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

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

12:00 PM — 1:00 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 sports centre foyer Water Lane leisure Centre Lowestoft.

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