Crime in Gunton & St Margarets: statistics, rates and trends
715 crimes were recorded in Gunton & St Margarets in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Gunton & St Margarets
- Questions about crime in Gunton & St Margarets
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (325), anti-social behaviour (101) and criminal damage and arson (92) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,091st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Gunton & St Margarets | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 715 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.3 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,761 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Gunton & St Margarets peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,039 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (642). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 715 | 73.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 642 | 65.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 753 | 77.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 971 | 99.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,039 | 106.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 865 | 88.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 743 | 76.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 744 | 76.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 926 | 94.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Gunton & St Margarets recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (40% above the national rate) and other crime (26% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (59% below) and public order (46% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 25 to 46 and anti-social behaviour rose from 65 to 101, while other theft fell from 33 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 325 | 33.3 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 10.3 | 15.4 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +53% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 4.7 | 5.0 | +84% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.7 | 2.1 | +24% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gunton & St Margarets; the highest is Harbour & Normanston (187.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Carlton Colville (35.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gunton & St Margarets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour & Normanston | 3,036 | 187.7 | +156% |
| Oulton Broad | 680 | 46.5 | -36% |
| Lothingland | 167 | 45.3 | -38% |
| Kirkley & Pakefield | 1,270 | 92.3 | +26% |
| Carlton & Whitton | 484 | 55.7 | -24% |
| Carlton Colville | 300 | 35.7 | -51% |
| Kessingland | 346 | 68.0 | -7% |
| Beccles & Worlingham | 741 | 50.2 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Gunton & St Margarets over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Arnhem Court” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arnhem Court | 36 |
| On or near Godetia Court | 35 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Hollingsworth Road | 23 |
| On or near Mylodon Road | 23 |
| On or near Telesia Court | 21 |
| On or near Reydon Mews | 19 |
| On or near Stoven Close | 19 |
| On or near Ailmar Close | 18 |
| On or near Blyford Road | 18 |
Of the 614 crimes in Gunton & St Margarets with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 196 | 31.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 170 | 27.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 15.6% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 39 | 6.4% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Gunton & St Margarets has an estimated population of 9,761 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gunton & St Margarets average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Gunton & St Margarets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Gunton & St Margarets a safe place to live?
Gunton & St Margarets recorded 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,091st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Gunton & St Margarets?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 325 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Gunton & St Margarets going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gunton & St Margarets was up 11% on the year before: 715 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 642 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gunton & St Margarets?
About 9,761 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gunton & St Margarets?
Gunton & St Margarets 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.