Crime in Carlton & Whitton: statistics, rates and trends
474 crimes were recorded in Carlton & Whitton in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Carlton & Whitton
- Questions about crime in Carlton & Whitton
- About this data
474 crimes were recorded in Carlton & Whitton in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 220 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Carlton & Whitton has the 2,839th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Carlton & Whitton | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 474 | 14,380 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.5 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,695 | 249,664 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Carlton & Whitton was highest in the year to July 2018 (684 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (444). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 | 474 | 54.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 444 | 51.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 539 | 62.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 529 | 60.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 652 | 75.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 555 | 63.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 517 | 59.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 612 | 70.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 684 | 78.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Carlton & Whitton 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 public order (+33%) and anti-social behaviour (+16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 220 | 25.3 | 0.74 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 7.5 | 0.49 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 6.0 | 0.88 | +8% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.2 | 0.48 | +33% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.4 | 0.68 | +17% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.4 | 0.38 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.0 | 0.24 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.8 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 0.54 | -47% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.8 | 0.98 | +133% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.59 | -29% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.26 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Carlton & Whitton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Carlton & Whitton recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 46.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Carlton & Whitton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Carlton & Whitton recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Carlton & Whitton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Carlton & Whitton recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Carlton & Whitton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Carlton & Whitton recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Carlton & Whitton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Carlton & Whitton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Carlton & Whitton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Carlton & Whitton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Carlton & Whitton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Carlton & Whitton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Carlton & Whitton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Carlton & Whitton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Carlton & Whitton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Carlton & Whitton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Carlton & Whitton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Carlton & Whitton recorded 8 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 20% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Carlton & Whitton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Carlton & Whitton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Carlton & Whitton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Carlton & Whitton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Carlton & Whitton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Carlton & Whitton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Carlton & Whitton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Carlton & Whitton 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Carlton & Whitton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Carlton & Whitton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carlton & Whitton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Colville | 289 | 34.3 | -37% |
| Kirkley & Pakefield | 1,255 | 91.2 | +67% |
| Oulton Broad | 690 | 47.2 | -13% |
| Harbour & Normanston | 3,049 | 188.5 | +246% |
| Gunton & St Margarets | 699 | 71.6 | +31% |
| Kessingland | 346 | 68.0 | +25% |
| Lothingland | 172 | 46.6 | -14% |
| Beccles & Worlingham | 755 | 51.1 | -6% |
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 & Whitton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Green | 24 |
| On or near Delius Close | 22 |
| On or near Britten Road | 20 |
| On or near Lucerne Close | 19 |
| On or near Summerfield Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Oulton Broad South | 17 |
| On or near Westwood Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Southfield Gardens | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Charter Way | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Carlton & Whitton 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 | 139 | 29.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 25.1% |
| Not recorded | 65 | 13.7% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 12.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 39 | 8.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Carlton & Whitton has an estimated population of 8,695. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Carlton & Whitton sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Carlton & Whitton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.9% |
Is Carlton & Whitton a safe place to live?
Carlton & Whitton recorded 54.5 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 & Whitton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Carlton & Whitton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carlton & Whitton was up 7% on the year before: 474 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 444 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Carlton & Whitton?
Carlton & Whitton 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 & Whitton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.