Crime in Lothingland, East Suffolk: statistics, rates and trends

172 crimes were recorded in Lothingland, East Suffolk in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 82 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lothingland, East Suffolk has the 3,162nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Lothingland, East Suffolk was highest in the year to July 2018 (232 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (155). 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lothingland, East Suffolk 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. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+30%). The largest falls were in other theft (-59%).

Violence and sexual offences in Lothingland, East Suffolk

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lothingland, East Suffolk recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 47.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Lothingland, East Suffolk

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lothingland, East Suffolk recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 257% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Lothingland, East Suffolk

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lothingland, East Suffolk recorded 20 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Lothingland, East Suffolk

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lothingland, East Suffolk recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Lothingland, East Suffolk

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lothingland, East Suffolk recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Lothingland, East Suffolk

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lothingland, East Suffolk recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Lothingland, East Suffolk

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lothingland, East Suffolk recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Lothingland, East Suffolk

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lothingland, East Suffolk recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Lothingland, East Suffolk

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lothingland, East Suffolk recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Lothingland, East Suffolk

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lothingland, East Suffolk recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Lothingland, East Suffolk

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lothingland, East Suffolk recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Lothingland, East Suffolk over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lothingland, East Suffolk 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.

Lothingland, East Suffolk has an estimated population of 3,688. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lothingland, East Suffolk sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. 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 Lothingland, East Suffolk. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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