Crime in Carlton Colville: statistics, rates and trends
289 crimes were recorded in Carlton Colville in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Carlton Colville at a glance
- Crime trends in Carlton Colville
- Types of crime in Carlton Colville
- Carlton Colville compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Carlton Colville
- What happened after crimes were reported in Carlton Colville
- Population and deprivation in Carlton Colville
- Questions about crime in Carlton Colville
- About this data
289 crimes were recorded in Carlton Colville in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 119 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Carlton Colville has the 3,651st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Carlton Colville | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 289 | 14,380 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.3 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,415 | 249,664 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Carlton Colville was highest in the year to July 2021 (460 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (289). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 289 | 34.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 321 | 38.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 307 | 36.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 349 | 41.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 445 | 52.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 460 | 54.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 321 | 38.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 451 | 53.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 360 | 42.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Carlton Colville 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 anti-social behaviour (+30%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-74%) and violence and sexual offences (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 14.1 | 0.41 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 6.2 | 0.40 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.4 | 0.65 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.3 | 0.46 | +111% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.7 | 0.47 | +0% |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.5 | 0.24 | +8% |
| Public order | 11 | 1.3 | 0.20 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.0 | 0.11 | -74% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.23 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.37 | +50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.26 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.2 | 0.07 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Carlton Colville
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Carlton Colville recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 41.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Carlton Colville
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Carlton Colville recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Carlton Colville
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Carlton Colville recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Carlton Colville
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Carlton Colville recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Carlton Colville
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Carlton Colville recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Carlton Colville
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Carlton Colville recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Carlton Colville
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Carlton Colville recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Carlton Colville
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Carlton Colville recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Carlton Colville
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Carlton Colville recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Carlton Colville
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Carlton Colville recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Carlton Colville
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Carlton Colville recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Carlton Colville
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Carlton Colville recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 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 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Carlton Colville
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Carlton Colville recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Carlton Colville
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Carlton Colville recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Carlton Colville, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Carlton Colville.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carlton Colville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton & Whitton | 474 | 54.5 | +59% |
| Kirkley & Pakefield | 1,255 | 91.2 | +166% |
| Oulton Broad | 690 | 47.2 | +37% |
| Kessingland | 346 | 68.0 | +98% |
| Harbour & Normanston | 3,049 | 188.5 | +449% |
| Gunton & St Margarets | 699 | 71.6 | +109% |
| Lothingland | 172 | 46.6 | +36% |
| Beccles & Worlingham | 755 | 51.1 | +49% |
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 Carlton Colville over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ashtree Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Ryedale | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Crowhurst Close | 12 |
| On or near Burnt Hill Lane | 12 |
| On or near Buttermere Way | 11 |
| On or near Beverley Court | 10 |
| On or near Buttercup Close | 8 |
| On or near Longbrook Close | 7 |
| On or near Borrow Close | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Carlton Colville 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 82 | 28.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 65 | 22.5% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 13.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 9.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Carlton Colville has an estimated population of 8,415. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Carlton Colville sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Carlton Colville |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Carlton Colville a safe place to live?
Carlton Colville recorded 34.3 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 Carlton Colville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Carlton Colville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carlton Colville was down 10% on the year before: 289 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 321 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Carlton Colville?
Carlton Colville 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 Carlton Colville. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.