Crime in Kelsale & Yoxford: statistics, rates and trends
145 crimes were recorded in Kelsale & Yoxford in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kelsale & Yoxford at a glance
- Crime trends in Kelsale & Yoxford
- Types of crime in Kelsale & Yoxford
- Kelsale & Yoxford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kelsale & Yoxford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kelsale & Yoxford
- Demographics of Kelsale & Yoxford
- Questions about crime in Kelsale & Yoxford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (70), other theft (14) and criminal damage and arson (11) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,374th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kelsale & Yoxford | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 145 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.7 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,474 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kelsale & Yoxford peaked in the year to August 2022 (205 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (106). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 145 | 41.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 126 | 36.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 106 | 30.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 151 | 43.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 205 | 59.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 156 | 44.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 135 | 38.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 148 | 42.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 123 | 35.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 12 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (41% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 59 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 20.1 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Other theft | 14 | 4.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kelsale & Yoxford; the highest is Saxmundham, East Suffolk (56.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Framlingham, East Suffolk (26.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kelsale & Yoxford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxmundham | 278 | 56.5 | +35% |
| Halesworth & Blything | 461 | 49.9 | +20% |
| Framlingham | 265 | 26.4 | -37% |
| Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton | 167 | 36.6 | -12% |
| Aldeburgh & Leiston | 575 | 47.9 | +15% |
| Southwold | 174 | 49.7 | +19% |
| Rendlesham & Orford | 177 | 32.5 | -22% |
| Bungay & Wainford | 390 | 40.9 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Kelsale & Yoxford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Southview” (11).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Southview | 11 |
| On or near Spinney Close | 10 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 8 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
| On or near Badingham Road | 6 |
| On or near Low Road | 6 |
| On or near Godfrey'S Hill | 5 |
| On or near Pear Tree Close | 5 |
| On or near Barell'S Hill | 4 |
Of the 136 crimes in Kelsale & Yoxford with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 9 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 32 | 23.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 29 | 21.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 19.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 14.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 8.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
Kelsale & Yoxford has an estimated population of 3,474 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (35%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kelsale & Yoxford average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kelsale & Yoxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kelsale & Yoxford a safe place to live?
Kelsale & Yoxford recorded 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,374th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kelsale & Yoxford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 70 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (14).
Is crime in Kelsale & Yoxford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kelsale & Yoxford was up 15% on the year before: 145 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 126 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kelsale & Yoxford?
About 3,474 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kelsale & Yoxford?
Kelsale & Yoxford 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.