Crime in Rendlesham & Orford: statistics, rates and trends

183 crimes were recorded in Rendlesham & Orford in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 74 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rendlesham & Orford has the 3,671st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Rendlesham & Orford was highest in the year to July 2022 (245 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (157). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rendlesham & Orford 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 anti-social behaviour (+43%).

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-38%) and violence and sexual offences (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Rendlesham & Orford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rendlesham & Orford recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Rendlesham & Orford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rendlesham & Orford recorded 30 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 up 43% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Rendlesham & Orford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rendlesham & Orford recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Rendlesham & Orford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rendlesham & Orford recorded 18 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 up 6% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Rendlesham & Orford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rendlesham & Orford recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Rendlesham & Orford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rendlesham & Orford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Rendlesham & Orford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rendlesham & Orford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Rendlesham & Orford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rendlesham & Orford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Rendlesham & Orford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rendlesham & Orford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Rendlesham & Orford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rendlesham & Orford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Rendlesham & Orford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rendlesham & Orford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rendlesham & Orford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rendlesham & Orford.

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 Rendlesham & Orford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rendlesham & Orford 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.

Rendlesham & Orford has an estimated population of 5,452. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rendlesham & Orford sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Rendlesham & Orford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.