Crime in Oulton Broad: statistics, rates and trends
690 crimes were recorded in Oulton Broad in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Oulton Broad
- Questions about crime in Oulton Broad
- About this data
690 crimes were recorded in Oulton Broad in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 300 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Oulton Broad has the 3,140th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Oulton Broad | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 690 | 14,380 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.2 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,615 | 249,664 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Oulton Broad was highest in the year to July 2018 (863 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (662). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 690 | 47.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 662 | 45.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 711 | 48.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 801 | 54.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 788 | 53.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 773 | 52.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 668 | 45.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 744 | 50.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 863 | 59.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Oulton Broad 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+78%). The largest falls were in public order (-24%) and burglary (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 300 | 20.5 | 0.60 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 5.5 | 0.36 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 4.4 | 0.89 | +78% |
| Other theft | 48 | 3.3 | 0.51 | +0% |
| Burglary | 37 | 2.5 | 0.72 | -18% |
| Public order | 28 | 1.9 | 0.29 | -24% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.6 | 0.78 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 0.70 | +43% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.6 | 0.19 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.58 | +133% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +250% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Oulton Broad
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oulton Broad recorded 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 43.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Oulton Broad
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oulton Broad recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Oulton Broad
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oulton Broad recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Oulton Broad
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oulton Broad recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Oulton Broad
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oulton Broad recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Oulton Broad
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oulton Broad recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Oulton Broad
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oulton Broad recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Oulton Broad
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oulton Broad recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Oulton Broad
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oulton Broad recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Oulton Broad
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oulton Broad recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Oulton Broad
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Oulton Broad recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Oulton Broad
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oulton Broad recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Oulton Broad
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Oulton Broad recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Oulton Broad
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oulton Broad recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Oulton Broad, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Oulton Broad.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oulton Broad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour & Normanston | 3,049 | 188.5 | +299% |
| Gunton & St Margarets | 699 | 71.6 | +52% |
| Carlton & Whitton | 474 | 54.5 | +15% |
| Kirkley & Pakefield | 1,255 | 91.2 | +93% |
| Carlton Colville | 289 | 34.3 | -27% |
| Lothingland | 172 | 46.6 | -1% |
| Kessingland | 346 | 68.0 | +44% |
| Beccles & Worlingham | 755 | 51.1 | +8% |
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 Oulton Broad over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 78 |
| On or near Birch Close | 34 |
| On or near Whiting Road | 24 |
| On or near Commodore Road | 19 |
| On or near Burnham Way | 18 |
| On or near Fuller Close | 17 |
| On or near Constable Close | 13 |
| On or near George Close | 13 |
| On or near Bonds Meadow | 13 |
| On or near Dubordien Close | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oulton Broad 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 | 197 | 28.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 163 | 23.6% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 12.8% |
| Not recorded | 81 | 11.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 61 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 3.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Oulton Broad has an estimated population of 14,615. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oulton Broad sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Oulton Broad |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.8% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Oulton Broad a safe place to live?
Oulton Broad recorded 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Oulton Broad?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Oulton Broad going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oulton Broad was up 4% on the year before: 690 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 662 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Oulton Broad?
Oulton Broad 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 Oulton Broad. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.