Crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston: statistics, rates and trends
562 crimes were recorded in Aldeburgh & Leiston in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Aldeburgh & Leiston
- Questions about crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston
- About this data
562 crimes were recorded in Aldeburgh & Leiston in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 297 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aldeburgh & Leiston has the 3,157th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aldeburgh & Leiston | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 562 | 14,380 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.8 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,016 | 249,664 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston was highest in the year to July 2022 (729 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (502). Over the whole period it fell 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 562 | 46.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 502 | 41.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 584 | 48.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 682 | 56.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 729 | 60.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 638 | 53.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 647 | 53.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 611 | 50.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 621 | 51.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aldeburgh & Leiston over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+26%) and criminal damage and arson (+19%). The largest falls were in other theft (-37%) and public order (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 297 | 24.7 | 0.72 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 5.2 | 0.77 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 3.4 | 0.22 | -5% |
| Other theft | 34 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 2.2 | 0.26 | +73% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -25% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.5 | 0.42 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.3 | 0.27 | +23% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -8% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.37 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.30 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aldeburgh & Leiston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 297 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 52.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aldeburgh & Leiston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aldeburgh & Leiston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aldeburgh & Leiston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aldeburgh & Leiston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aldeburgh & Leiston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aldeburgh & Leiston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aldeburgh & Leiston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aldeburgh & Leiston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aldeburgh & Leiston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aldeburgh & Leiston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aldeburgh & Leiston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aldeburgh & Leiston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aldeburgh & Leiston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aldeburgh & Leiston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxmundham | 290 | 58.9 | +26% |
| Rendlesham & Orford | 183 | 33.6 | -28% |
| Kelsale & Yoxford | 138 | 39.7 | -15% |
| Framlingham | 264 | 26.3 | -44% |
| Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton | 165 | 36.2 | -23% |
| Halesworth & Blything | 489 | 52.9 | +13% |
| Southwold | 169 | 48.3 | +3% |
| Deben | 217 | 36.1 | -23% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Aldeburgh & Leiston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Urban Road | 26 |
| On or near Harling Way | 20 |
| On or near Heath View | 16 |
| On or near High Street | 15 |
| On or near Westward Ho | 14 |
| On or near Mandor Mews | 11 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 11 |
| On or near Lapwings | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aldeburgh & Leiston over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 167 | 29.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 112 | 19.9% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 17.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 57 | 10.1% |
| Not recorded | 41 | 7.3% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Aldeburgh & Leiston has an estimated population of 12,016. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aldeburgh & Leiston sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aldeburgh & Leiston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.8% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Aldeburgh & Leiston a safe place to live?
Aldeburgh & Leiston recorded 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 297 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (63).
Is crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aldeburgh & Leiston was up 12% on the year before: 562 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 502 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aldeburgh & Leiston?
Aldeburgh & Leiston is policed by Suffolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Aldeburgh & Leiston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.