Crime in Rendlesham & Orford: statistics, rates and trends
177 crimes were recorded in Rendlesham & Orford in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rendlesham & Orford at a glance
- Crime trends in Rendlesham & Orford
- Types of crime in Rendlesham & Orford
- Rendlesham & Orford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rendlesham & Orford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rendlesham & Orford
- Demographics of Rendlesham & Orford
- Questions about crime in Rendlesham & Orford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (72), anti-social behaviour (30) and burglary (19) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,706th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Rendlesham & Orford | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 177 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.5 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,452 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rendlesham & Orford peaked in the year to August 2022 (267 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (166). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 177 | 32.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 196 | 36.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 166 | 30.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 174 | 31.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 267 | 49.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 166 | 30.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 225 | 41.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 213 | 39.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 197 | 36.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (64% below) and violence and sexual offences (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 20 to 30, while violence and sexual offences fell from 87 to 72.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 13.2 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 5.5 | 15.4 | +50% |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rendlesham & Orford; the highest is Martlesham & Purdis Farm (99.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Framlingham, East Suffolk (26.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rendlesham & Orford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deben | 220 | 36.6 | +13% |
| Melton | 196 | 35.2 | +8% |
| Woodbridge | 369 | 46.5 | +43% |
| Saxmundham | 278 | 56.5 | +74% |
| Aldeburgh & Leiston | 575 | 47.9 | +47% |
| Framlingham | 265 | 26.4 | -19% |
| Martlesham & Purdis Farm | 677 | 99.4 | +206% |
| Carlford & Fynn Valley | 228 | 26.8 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Rendlesham & Orford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Welburn Close” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Welburn Close | 17 |
| On or near Mayhew Road | 11 |
| On or near Garden Square | 7 |
| On or near Pine Close | 7 |
| On or near Ullswater Road | 7 |
| On or near Ivy Lodge Road | 6 |
| On or near Sycamore Drive | 6 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 5 |
| On or near Parking Area | 5 |
| On or near Redwald Road | 5 |
Of the 147 crimes in Rendlesham & Orford with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 30 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 60 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 34.7% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 6.8% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 6.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
Rendlesham & Orford has an estimated population of 5,452 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.4%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rendlesham & Orford average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Rendlesham & Orford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rendlesham & Orford a safe place to live?
Rendlesham & Orford recorded 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,706th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rendlesham & Orford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (30).
Is crime in Rendlesham & Orford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rendlesham & Orford was down 10% on the year before: 177 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 196 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rendlesham & Orford?
About 5,452 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rendlesham & Orford?
Rendlesham & Orford 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.