Crime in Lothingland, East Suffolk: statistics, rates and trends
167 crimes were recorded in Lothingland, East Suffolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lothingland, East Suffolk at a glance
- Crime trends in Lothingland, East Suffolk
- Types of crime in Lothingland, East Suffolk
- Lothingland, East Suffolk compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lothingland, East Suffolk
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lothingland, East Suffolk
- Demographics of Lothingland, East Suffolk
- Questions about crime in Lothingland, East Suffolk
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (84), vehicle crime (23) and anti-social behaviour (19) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,229th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Lothingland, East Suffolk | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 167 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.3 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,688 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lothingland, East Suffolk peaked in the year to August 2019 (224 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (152). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 167 | 45.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 152 | 41.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 166 | 45.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 156 | 42.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 211 | 57.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 193 | 52.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 171 | 46.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 224 | 60.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 223 | 60.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lothingland, East Suffolk recorded notably more vehicle crime (25% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (33% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 56 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 22.8 | 34.2 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 6.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 5.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 3.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 3 | 0.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lothingland, East Suffolk; the highest is Harbour & Normanston (187.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Carlton Colville (35.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lothingland, East Suffolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunton & St Margarets | 715 | 73.3 | +62% |
| Oulton Broad | 680 | 46.5 | +3% |
| Harbour & Normanston | 3,036 | 187.7 | +315% |
| Carlton & Whitton | 484 | 55.7 | +23% |
| Kirkley & Pakefield | 1,270 | 92.3 | +104% |
| Carlton Colville | 300 | 35.7 | -21% |
| Kessingland | 346 | 68.0 | +50% |
| Beccles & Worlingham | 741 | 50.2 | +11% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Lothingland, East Suffolk over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church Lane” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Lane | 41 |
| On or near Colman Road | 12 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Wigg'S Way | 9 |
| On or near Yarmouth Road | 8 |
| On or near Gladstone Road | 6 |
| On or near Tibbenham'S Score | 6 |
| On or near Lakeside Rise | 5 |
| On or near Meadowlands | 5 |
| On or near The Street | 5 |
Of the 148 crimes in Lothingland, East Suffolk with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 43 | 29.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 41 | 27.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 20.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 4.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
Lothingland, East Suffolk has an estimated population of 3,688 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%) and less social housing (7.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lothingland, East Suffolk average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Lothingland, East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lothingland, East Suffolk a safe place to live?
Lothingland, East Suffolk recorded 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,229th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Lothingland, East Suffolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (23).
Is crime in Lothingland, East Suffolk going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lothingland, East Suffolk was up 10% on the year before: 167 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 152 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lothingland, East Suffolk?
About 3,688 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lothingland, East Suffolk?
Lothingland, East Suffolk 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.