Crime in Carlton Colville: statistics, rates and trends
300 crimes were recorded in Carlton Colville in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Carlton Colville
- Questions about crime in Carlton Colville
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (126), anti-social behaviour (52) and criminal damage and arson (40) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,607th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Carlton Colville | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 300 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.7 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,415 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Carlton Colville of any year here (300 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 300 | 35.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 314 | 37.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 317 | 37.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 344 | 40.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 435 | 51.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 446 | 53.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 341 | 40.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 441 | 52.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 364 | 43.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (60% below) and violence and sexual offences (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 39 to 52 and criminal damage and arson rose from 32 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 15.0 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 6.2 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Other theft | 16 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Carlton Colville.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carlton Colville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton & Whitton | 484 | 55.7 | +56% |
| Kirkley & Pakefield | 1,270 | 92.3 | +159% |
| Oulton Broad | 680 | 46.5 | +31% |
| Kessingland | 346 | 68.0 | +91% |
| Harbour & Normanston | 3,036 | 187.7 | +426% |
| Gunton & St Margarets | 715 | 73.3 | +105% |
| Lothingland | 167 | 45.3 | +27% |
| Beccles & Worlingham | 741 | 50.2 | +41% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Carlton Colville over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ashtree Gardens” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ashtree Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Ryedale | 15 |
| On or near Burnt Hill Lane | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Crowhurst Close | 11 |
| On or near Beverley Court | 10 |
| On or near Buttermere Way | 10 |
| On or near Borrow Close | 9 |
| On or near Beech Road | 8 |
| On or near Buttercup Close | 8 |
Of the 248 crimes in Carlton Colville with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 36.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 70 | 28.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 10.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Carlton Colville has an estimated population of 8,415 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.8%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Carlton Colville average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Carlton Colville | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Carlton Colville a safe place to live?
Carlton Colville recorded 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,607th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Carlton Colville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Carlton Colville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carlton Colville was down 4% on the year before: 300 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 314 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Carlton Colville?
About 8,415 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Carlton Colville?
Carlton Colville 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.