Crime in Gunton & St Margarets: statistics, rates and trends
699 crimes were recorded in Gunton & St Margarets in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.6 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 Gunton & St Margarets at a glance
- Crime trends in Gunton & St Margarets
- Types of crime in Gunton & St Margarets
- Gunton & St Margarets compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gunton & St Margarets
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gunton & St Margarets
- Population and deprivation in Gunton & St Margarets
- Questions about crime in Gunton & St Margarets
- About this data
699 crimes were recorded in Gunton & St Margarets in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.6 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 316 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gunton & St Margarets has the 2,159th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gunton & St Margarets | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 699 | 14,380 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.6 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,761 | 249,664 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gunton & St Margarets was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,061 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (656). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 699 | 71.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 656 | 67.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 768 | 78.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 957 | 98.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,061 | 108.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 878 | 89.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 687 | 70.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 773 | 79.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 945 | 96.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gunton & St Margarets 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 vehicle crime (+100%) and anti-social behaviour (+72%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-54%) and other theft (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 316 | 32.4 | 0.95 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 10.6 | 0.69 | +72% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 8.4 | 1.24 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 4.7 | 0.96 | +100% |
| Public order | 36 | 3.7 | 0.56 | +16% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.7 | 0.42 | -28% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.5 | 1.16 | +20% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.3 | 0.64 | +29% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.5 | 0.47 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.16 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.1 | 0.14 | -54% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gunton & St Margarets
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gunton & St Margarets recorded 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gunton & St Margarets
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gunton & St Margarets recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gunton & St Margarets
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gunton & St Margarets recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gunton & St Margarets
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gunton & St Margarets recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gunton & St Margarets
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gunton & St Margarets recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gunton & St Margarets
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gunton & St Margarets recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gunton & St Margarets
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gunton & St Margarets recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gunton & St Margarets
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gunton & St Margarets recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gunton & St Margarets
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gunton & St Margarets recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gunton & St Margarets
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gunton & St Margarets recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gunton & St Margarets
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gunton & St Margarets recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gunton & St Margarets
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gunton & St Margarets 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Gunton & St Margarets
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gunton & St Margarets recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gunton & St Margarets
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gunton & St Margarets recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gunton & St Margarets, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gunton & St Margarets.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gunton & St Margarets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour & Normanston | 3,049 | 188.5 | +163% |
| Oulton Broad | 690 | 47.2 | -34% |
| Lothingland | 172 | 46.6 | -35% |
| Kirkley & Pakefield | 1,255 | 91.2 | +27% |
| Carlton & Whitton | 474 | 54.5 | -24% |
| Carlton Colville | 289 | 34.3 | -52% |
| Kessingland | 346 | 68.0 | -5% |
| Beccles & Worlingham | 755 | 51.1 | -29% |
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 Gunton & St Margarets over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arnhem Court | 37 |
| On or near Godetia Court | 34 |
| On or near Hollingsworth Road | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Telesia Court | 20 |
| On or near Mylodon Road | 19 |
| On or near Ailmar Close | 18 |
| On or near Blyford Road | 18 |
| On or near Stoven Close | 18 |
| On or near Reydon Mews | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gunton & St Margarets 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 | 185 | 26.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 23.5% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 14.7% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 13.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 6.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 39 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Gunton & St Margarets has an estimated population of 9,761. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gunton & St Margarets sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gunton & St Margarets |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% |
| Social rented homes | 21.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.9% |
Is Gunton & St Margarets a safe place to live?
Gunton & St Margarets recorded 71.6 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 Gunton & St Margarets?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Gunton & St Margarets going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gunton & St Margarets was up 7% on the year before: 699 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 656 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gunton & St Margarets?
Gunton & St Margarets 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 Gunton & St Margarets. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.