Crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk: statistics, rates and trends
264 crimes were recorded in Framlingham, East Suffolk in the 12 months to July 2026, 26.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk at a glance
- Crime trends in Framlingham, East Suffolk
- Types of crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk
- Framlingham, East Suffolk compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk
- What happened after crimes were reported in Framlingham, East Suffolk
- Population and deprivation in Framlingham, East Suffolk
- Questions about crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk
- About this data
264 crimes were recorded in Framlingham, East Suffolk in the 12 months to July 2026, 26.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 107 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Framlingham, East Suffolk has the 3,840th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Framlingham, East Suffolk | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 264 | 14,380 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 26.3 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,046 | 249,664 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk was highest in the year to July 2023 (379 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (264). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 264 | 26.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 276 | 27.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 296 | 29.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 379 | 37.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 366 | 36.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 317 | 31.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 286 | 28.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 299 | 29.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 349 | 34.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Framlingham, East Suffolk 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 criminal damage and arson (+60%) and burglary (+23%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 10.7 | 0.31 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 4.0 | 0.59 | +60% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.7 | 1.04 | +23% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.3 | 0.36 | +92% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 1.7 | 0.11 | -6% |
| Public order | 13 | 1.3 | 0.19 | +8% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.0 | 0.47 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.9 | 0.18 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -78% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.1 | 0.03 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Framlingham, East Suffolk
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Framlingham, East Suffolk recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 40.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Framlingham, East Suffolk
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Framlingham, East Suffolk recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Framlingham, East Suffolk
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Framlingham, East Suffolk recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Framlingham, East Suffolk
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Framlingham, East Suffolk recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Framlingham, East Suffolk
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Framlingham, East Suffolk recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Framlingham, East Suffolk
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Framlingham, East Suffolk recorded 13 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 up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Framlingham, East Suffolk recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Framlingham, East Suffolk recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Framlingham, East Suffolk
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Framlingham, East Suffolk recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Framlingham, East Suffolk
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Framlingham, East Suffolk recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Framlingham, East Suffolk
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Framlingham, East Suffolk recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Framlingham, East Suffolk
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Framlingham, East Suffolk recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Framlingham, East Suffolk
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Framlingham, East Suffolk 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Framlingham, East Suffolk, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Framlingham, East Suffolk.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Framlingham, East Suffolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxmundham | 290 | 58.9 | +124% |
| Kelsale & Yoxford | 138 | 39.7 | +51% |
| Melton | 199 | 35.8 | +36% |
| Rendlesham & Orford | 183 | 33.6 | +28% |
| Woodbridge | 381 | 48.1 | +83% |
| Carlford & Fynn Valley | 237 | 27.9 | +6% |
| Aldeburgh & Leiston | 562 | 46.8 | +78% |
| Deben | 217 | 36.1 | +37% |
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 Framlingham, East Suffolk over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Street | 10 |
| On or near Saxtead Road | 10 |
| On or near Main Road | 7 |
| On or near Park Lane | 7 |
| On or near Little Green | 7 |
| On or near Danforth Close | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Castle Street | 5 |
| On or near Brandeston Road | 5 |
| On or near Brick Lane | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Framlingham, East Suffolk 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 | 107 | 40.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 71 | 26.9% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 8.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 6.8% |
| Not recorded | 17 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% |
Framlingham, East Suffolk has an estimated population of 10,046. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Framlingham, East Suffolk sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Framlingham, East Suffolk |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Framlingham, East Suffolk a safe place to live?
Framlingham, East Suffolk recorded 26.3 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 Framlingham, East Suffolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (40).
Is crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk going up or down?
Recorded crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk was down 4% on the year before: 264 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 276 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Framlingham, East Suffolk?
Framlingham, East Suffolk 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 Framlingham, East Suffolk. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.