Crime in Martlesham & Purdis Farm: statistics, rates and trends
717 crimes were recorded in Martlesham & Purdis Farm in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Martlesham & Purdis Farm at a glance
- Crime trends in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
- Types of crime in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
- Martlesham & Purdis Farm compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
- What happened after crimes were reported in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
- Population and deprivation in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
- Questions about crime in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
- About this data
717 crimes were recorded in Martlesham & Purdis Farm in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 222 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Martlesham & Purdis Farm has the 1,111th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Martlesham & Purdis Farm | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 717 | 14,380 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.3 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,812 | 249,664 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Martlesham & Purdis Farm was highest in the year to July 2021 (911 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (709). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 717 | 105.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 750 | 110.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 709 | 104.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 805 | 118.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 833 | 122.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 911 | 133.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 843 | 123.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 734 | 107.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 789 | 115.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Martlesham & Purdis Farm 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 shoplifting, other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+31%) and other theft (+30%). The largest falls were in public order (-29%) and criminal damage and arson (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 32.6 | 0.95 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 133 | 19.5 | 2.36 | -10% |
| Other crime | 130 | 19.1 | 9.04 | +31% |
| Other theft | 52 | 7.6 | 1.19 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 6.3 | 0.93 | -27% |
| Public order | 41 | 6.0 | 0.91 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 5.3 | 0.34 | +12% |
| Drugs | 22 | 3.2 | 0.99 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.3 | 0.48 | +33% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.3 | 0.37 | +29% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 0.91 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.54 | -50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 3 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Martlesham & Purdis Farm, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Martlesham & Purdis Farm.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave | 320 | 22.3 | -79% |
| Rushmere St Andrew | 60 | 12.7 | -88% |
| Woodbridge | 381 | 48.1 | -54% |
| Carlford & Fynn Valley | 237 | 27.9 | -74% |
| Orwell & Villages | 375 | 34.9 | -67% |
| Melton | 199 | 35.8 | -66% |
| Deben | 217 | 36.1 | -66% |
| Western Felixstowe | 707 | 52.7 | -50% |
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 Martlesham & Purdis Farm over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Peel Yard | 220 |
| On or near Supermarket | 91 |
| On or near The Paddocks | 83 |
| On or near Martinsyde | 70 |
| On or near Carol Avenue | 68 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Burgess Place | 16 |
| On or near Hilton Road | 8 |
| On or near Elm Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Martlesham & Purdis Farm 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 201 | 28.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 149 | 20.8% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 14.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 10.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 6.8% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 5.6% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 5.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 4.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Martlesham & Purdis Farm has an estimated population of 6,812. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Martlesham & Purdis Farm sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Martlesham & Purdis Farm a safe place to live?
Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 105.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Martlesham & Purdis Farm?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (133).
Is crime in Martlesham & Purdis Farm going up or down?
Recorded crime in Martlesham & Purdis Farm was down 4% on the year before: 717 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 750 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Martlesham & Purdis Farm?
Martlesham & Purdis Farm 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 Martlesham & Purdis Farm. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.