Crime in Kelsale & Yoxford: statistics, rates and trends

138 crimes were recorded in Kelsale & Yoxford in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 64 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kelsale & Yoxford has the 3,455th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Kelsale & Yoxford was highest in the year to July 2022 (199 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (108). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kelsale & Yoxford 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.

Violence and sexual offences in Kelsale & Yoxford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kelsale & Yoxford recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 46.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Kelsale & Yoxford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kelsale & Yoxford recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Kelsale & Yoxford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kelsale & Yoxford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Kelsale & Yoxford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kelsale & Yoxford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Kelsale & Yoxford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kelsale & Yoxford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Kelsale & Yoxford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kelsale & Yoxford recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Kelsale & Yoxford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kelsale & Yoxford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Kelsale & Yoxford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kelsale & Yoxford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Kelsale & Yoxford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kelsale & Yoxford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Kelsale & Yoxford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kelsale & Yoxford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Kelsale & Yoxford

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kelsale & Yoxford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kelsale & Yoxford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kelsale & Yoxford.

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 Kelsale & Yoxford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kelsale & Yoxford 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.

Kelsale & Yoxford has an estimated population of 3,474. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kelsale & Yoxford sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Kelsale & Yoxford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.