Crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston: statistics, rates and trends
575 crimes were recorded in Aldeburgh & Leiston in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston at a glance
- Crime trends in Aldeburgh & Leiston
- Types of crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston
- Aldeburgh & Leiston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aldeburgh & Leiston
- Demographics of Aldeburgh & Leiston
- Questions about crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (298), criminal damage and arson (67) and anti-social behaviour (45) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,106th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Aldeburgh & Leiston | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 575 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.9 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,016 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston peaked in the year to August 2022 (739 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (505). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 575 | 47.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 505 | 42.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 567 | 47.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 660 | 54.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 739 | 61.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 625 | 52.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 687 | 57.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 569 | 47.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 622 | 51.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (76% below) and anti-social behaviour (76% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 240 to 298 and criminal damage and arson rose from 54 to 67, while other theft fell from 52 to 39 and public order fell from 31 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 298 | 24.8 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 3.7 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.1 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aldeburgh & Leiston; the highest is Saxmundham, East Suffolk (56.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Framlingham, East Suffolk (26.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aldeburgh & Leiston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxmundham | 278 | 56.5 | +18% |
| Rendlesham & Orford | 177 | 32.5 | -32% |
| Kelsale & Yoxford | 145 | 41.7 | -13% |
| Framlingham | 265 | 26.4 | -45% |
| Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton | 167 | 36.6 | -23% |
| Halesworth & Blything | 461 | 49.9 | +4% |
| Southwold | 174 | 49.7 | +4% |
| Deben | 220 | 36.6 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Aldeburgh & Leiston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (64).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 64 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 34 |
| On or near Urban Road | 24 |
| On or near Harling Way | 19 |
| On or near Heath View | 17 |
| On or near Westward Ho | 16 |
| On or near High Street | 15 |
| On or near Mandor Mews | 13 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 12 |
| On or near Lapwings | 10 |
Of the 530 crimes in Aldeburgh & Leiston with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 45 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 172 | 32.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 22.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 16.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 59 | 11.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Aldeburgh & Leiston has an estimated population of 12,016 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), more retired residents (36%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aldeburgh & Leiston average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Aldeburgh & Leiston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aldeburgh & Leiston a safe place to live?
Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,106th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 298 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (67).
Is crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston was up 14% on the year before: 575 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 505 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aldeburgh & Leiston?
About 12,016 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aldeburgh & Leiston?
Aldeburgh & Leiston is policed by Suffolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.