Crime in Oulton Broad: statistics, rates and trends
680 crimes were recorded in Oulton Broad in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Oulton Broad at a glance
- Crime trends in Oulton Broad
- Types of crime in Oulton Broad
- Oulton Broad compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Oulton Broad
- What happened after crimes were reported in Oulton Broad
- Demographics of Oulton Broad
- Questions about crime in Oulton Broad
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (298), anti-social behaviour (76) and criminal damage and arson (71) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,175th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Oulton Broad | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 680 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.5 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,615 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Oulton Broad peaked in the year to August 2018 (860 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (654). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 680 | 46.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 654 | 44.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 719 | 49.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 772 | 52.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 787 | 53.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 766 | 52.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 686 | 46.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 736 | 50.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 860 | 58.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (72% below) and anti-social behaviour (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 37 to 62, while public order fell from 35 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 298 | 20.4 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 5.2 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +68% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Burglary | 38 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Public order | 27 | 1.8 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Oulton Broad; the highest is Harbour & Normanston (187.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Carlton Colville (35.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oulton Broad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour & Normanston | 3,036 | 187.7 | +303% |
| Gunton & St Margarets | 715 | 73.3 | +57% |
| Carlton & Whitton | 484 | 55.7 | +20% |
| Kirkley & Pakefield | 1,270 | 92.3 | +98% |
| Carlton Colville | 300 | 35.7 | -23% |
| Lothingland | 167 | 45.3 | -3% |
| Kessingland | 346 | 68.0 | +46% |
| Beccles & Worlingham | 741 | 50.2 | +8% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Oulton Broad over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 72 |
| On or near Birch Close | 36 |
| On or near Whiting Road | 23 |
| On or near Burnham Way | 20 |
| On or near Commodore Road | 19 |
| On or near Fuller Close | 17 |
| On or near Bonds Meadow | 14 |
| On or near George Close | 13 |
| On or near Constable Close | 12 |
| On or near Sycamore Avenue | 12 |
Of the 604 crimes in Oulton Broad with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 76 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 190 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 166 | 27.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 58 | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Oulton Broad has an estimated population of 14,615 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (35%, against 22%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oulton Broad average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Oulton Broad | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oulton Broad a safe place to live?
Oulton Broad recorded 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,175th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Oulton Broad?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 298 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (76).
Is crime in Oulton Broad going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oulton Broad was up 4% on the year before: 680 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 654 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oulton Broad?
About 14,615 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oulton Broad?
Oulton Broad 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.