Crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk: statistics, rates and trends
265 crimes were recorded in Framlingham, East Suffolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 26.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Framlingham, East Suffolk
- Questions about crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (110), burglary (37) and criminal damage and arson (37) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,849th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Framlingham, East Suffolk | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 265 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 26.4 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,046 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk of any year here (265 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 265 | 26.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 286 | 28.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 285 | 28.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 371 | 36.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 381 | 37.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 319 | 31.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 290 | 28.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 287 | 28.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 353 | 35.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (68% below) and other theft (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 29 to 37 and burglary rose from 32 to 37, while violence and sexual offences fell from 153 to 110.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 10.9 | 34.2 | -28% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 1.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Framlingham, East Suffolk.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Framlingham, East Suffolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxmundham | 278 | 56.5 | +114% |
| Kelsale & Yoxford | 145 | 41.7 | +58% |
| Melton | 196 | 35.2 | +34% |
| Rendlesham & Orford | 177 | 32.5 | +23% |
| Woodbridge | 369 | 46.5 | +76% |
| Carlford & Fynn Valley | 228 | 26.8 | +2% |
| Aldeburgh & Leiston | 575 | 47.9 | +81% |
| Deben | 220 | 36.6 | +39% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Framlingham, East Suffolk over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brick Lane” and “The Street” (8 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brick Lane | 8 |
| On or near The Street | 8 |
| On or near Little Green | 7 |
| On or near Main Road | 7 |
| On or near Park Lane | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Supermarket | 6 |
| On or near Brandeston Road | 5 |
| On or near Castle Street | 5 |
| On or near Church Road | 5 |
Of the 247 crimes in Framlingham, East Suffolk with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 42.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 60 | 24.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 9.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
Framlingham, East Suffolk has an estimated population of 10,046 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.3%, against 23.3%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Framlingham, East Suffolk average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Framlingham, East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Framlingham, East Suffolk a safe place to live?
Framlingham, East Suffolk recorded 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,849th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (37).
Is crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk going up or down?
Recorded crime in Framlingham, East Suffolk was down 7% on the year before: 265 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 286 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Framlingham, East Suffolk?
About 10,046 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Framlingham, East Suffolk?
Framlingham, East Suffolk 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.