Crime in Deben: statistics, rates and trends
220 crimes were recorded in Deben in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (74), other crime (61), burglary (20) and other theft (20) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,577th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Deben | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 220 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.6 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,011 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Deben peaked in the year to August 2020 (266 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (177). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 220 | 36.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 191 | 31.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 214 | 35.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 177 | 29.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 210 | 34.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 249 | 41.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 266 | 44.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 193 | 32.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 241 | 40.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
Compared with England and Wales, Deben recorded notably more other crime (4.8 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (64% below) and other theft (48% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 30 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 74 | 12.3 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Other crime | 61 | 10.1 | 2.1 | +103% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 2.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Deben; the highest is Martlesham & Purdis Farm (99.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Kesgrave, East Suffolk (23.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Deben |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rendlesham & Orford | 177 | 32.5 | -11% |
| Melton | 196 | 35.2 | -4% |
| Woodbridge | 369 | 46.5 | +27% |
| Orwell & Villages | 373 | 34.7 | -5% |
| Martlesham & Purdis Farm | 677 | 99.4 | +172% |
| Eastern Felixstowe | 695 | 59.6 | +63% |
| Western Felixstowe | 699 | 52.2 | +42% |
| Kesgrave | 336 | 23.4 | -36% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Deben over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (73).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 73 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Methersgate Hall Drive | 9 |
| On or near Ferry Terminal | 8 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 7 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 7 |
| On or near Manor Farm Gardens | 5 |
| On or near Staverton Close | 5 |
| On or near Ipswich Close | 4 |
| On or near Sussex Croft | 4 |
Of the 208 crimes in Deben with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 12 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 55 | 26.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 51 | 24.5% | 34.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 40 | 19.2% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 15.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Deben has an estimated population of 6,011 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Deben average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Deben | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Deben a safe place to live?
Deben recorded 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,577th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Deben?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 74 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other crime (61).
Is crime in Deben going up or down?
Recorded crime in Deben was up 15% on the year before: 220 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 191 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Deben?
About 6,011 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Deben?
Deben 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.