Crime in Carlton & Whitton: statistics, rates and trends
484 crimes were recorded in Carlton & Whitton in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Carlton & Whitton at a glance
- Crime trends in Carlton & Whitton
- Types of crime in Carlton & Whitton
- Carlton & Whitton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Carlton & Whitton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Carlton & Whitton
- Demographics of Carlton & Whitton
- Questions about crime in Carlton & Whitton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (219), anti-social behaviour (68) and criminal damage and arson (49) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,799th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Carlton & Whitton | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 484 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.7 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,695 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Carlton & Whitton peaked in the year to August 2018 (698 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (433). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 484 | 55.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 433 | 49.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 540 | 62.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 521 | 59.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 641 | 73.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 565 | 65.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 529 | 60.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 580 | 66.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 698 | 80.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (61% below) and public order (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 52 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 25.2 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 7.8 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 5.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Carlton & Whitton; the highest is Harbour & Normanston (187.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Carlton Colville (35.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carlton & Whitton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Colville | 300 | 35.7 | -36% |
| Kirkley & Pakefield | 1,270 | 92.3 | +66% |
| Oulton Broad | 680 | 46.5 | -16% |
| Harbour & Normanston | 3,036 | 187.7 | +237% |
| Gunton & St Margarets | 715 | 73.3 | +32% |
| Kessingland | 346 | 68.0 | +22% |
| Lothingland | 167 | 45.3 | -19% |
| Beccles & Worlingham | 741 | 50.2 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Carlton & Whitton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Green” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Green | 25 |
| On or near Delius Close | 24 |
| On or near Britten Road | 21 |
| On or near Lucerne Close | 19 |
| On or near Oulton Broad South | 15 |
| On or near Roosevelt Walk | 15 |
| On or near Summerfield Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Westwood Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Southfield Gardens | 14 |
Of the 416 crimes in Carlton & Whitton with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 132 | 31.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 28.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 17.5% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 39 | 9.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Carlton & Whitton has an estimated population of 8,695 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Carlton & Whitton average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Carlton & Whitton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Carlton & Whitton a safe place to live?
Carlton & Whitton recorded 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,799th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Carlton & Whitton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 219 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Carlton & Whitton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carlton & Whitton was up 12% on the year before: 484 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 433 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Carlton & Whitton?
About 8,695 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Carlton & Whitton?
Carlton & Whitton 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.