Crime in Halesworth & Blything: statistics, rates and trends
489 crimes were recorded in Halesworth & Blything in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Halesworth & Blything at a glance
- Crime trends in Halesworth & Blything
- Types of crime in Halesworth & Blything
- Halesworth & Blything compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Halesworth & Blything
- What happened after crimes were reported in Halesworth & Blything
- Population and deprivation in Halesworth & Blything
- Questions about crime in Halesworth & Blything
- About this data
489 crimes were recorded in Halesworth & Blything in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 232 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Halesworth & Blything has the 2,901st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Halesworth & Blything | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 489 | 14,380 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.9 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,238 | 249,664 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Halesworth & Blything was highest in the year to July 2018 (502 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (369). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 489 | 52.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 369 | 39.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 383 | 41.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 454 | 49.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 471 | 51.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 399 | 43.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 375 | 40.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 492 | 53.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 502 | 54.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Halesworth & Blything 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 (+93%) and violence and sexual offences (+51%). The largest falls were in other theft (-21%) and burglary (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 232 | 25.1 | 0.73 | +51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 6.1 | 0.89 | +93% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 5.4 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.6 | 0.56 | -21% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.7 | 0.41 | +47% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.6 | 0.73 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.8 | 0.37 | +240% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +7% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 0.36 | +175% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.1 | 1.11 | +400% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.0 | 0.12 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.53 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Halesworth & Blything
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Halesworth & Blything recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 47.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Halesworth & Blything
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Halesworth & Blything recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Halesworth & Blything
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Halesworth & Blything recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Halesworth & Blything
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Halesworth & Blything recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Halesworth & Blything
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Halesworth & Blything recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Halesworth & Blything
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Halesworth & Blything recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Halesworth & Blything
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Halesworth & Blything recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 240% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Halesworth & Blything
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Halesworth & Blything recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Halesworth & Blything
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Halesworth & Blything recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Halesworth & Blything
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Halesworth & Blything recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Halesworth & Blything
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Halesworth & Blything recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Halesworth & Blything
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Halesworth & Blything recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Halesworth & Blything
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Halesworth & Blything 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 down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Halesworth & Blything
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Halesworth & Blything recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Halesworth & Blything, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Halesworth & Blything.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Halesworth & Blything |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton | 165 | 36.2 | -32% |
| Kelsale & Yoxford | 138 | 39.7 | -25% |
| Southwold | 169 | 48.3 | -9% |
| Bungay & Wainford | 397 | 41.6 | -21% |
| Beccles & Worlingham | 755 | 51.1 | -3% |
| Saxmundham | 290 | 58.9 | +11% |
| Kessingland | 346 | 68.0 | +28% |
| Aldeburgh & Leiston | 562 | 46.8 | -12% |
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 Halesworth & Blything over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Hill | 23 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 21 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 20 |
| On or near Market Place | 18 |
| On or near Bulcamp Drift | 15 |
| On or near Lambert Close | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Thoroughfare | 14 |
| On or near Bensly'S Drift | 12 |
| On or near Elms Lane | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Halesworth & Blything 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 | 159 | 32.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 21.3% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 15.3% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 10.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 7.4% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Halesworth & Blything has an estimated population of 9,238. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Halesworth & Blything sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Halesworth & Blything |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 49.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Halesworth & Blything a safe place to live?
Halesworth & Blything recorded 52.9 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 Halesworth & Blything?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (56).
Is crime in Halesworth & Blything going up or down?
Recorded crime in Halesworth & Blything was up 33% on the year before: 489 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 369 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Halesworth & Blything?
Halesworth & Blything 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 Halesworth & Blything. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.