Crime in Saxmundham, East Suffolk: statistics, rates and trends
278 crimes were recorded in Saxmundham, East Suffolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Saxmundham, East Suffolk at a glance
- Crime trends in Saxmundham, East Suffolk
- Types of crime in Saxmundham, East Suffolk
- Saxmundham, East Suffolk compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Saxmundham, East Suffolk
- What happened after crimes were reported in Saxmundham, East Suffolk
- Demographics of Saxmundham, East Suffolk
- Questions about crime in Saxmundham, East Suffolk
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (149), anti-social behaviour (33) and criminal damage and arson (27) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,756th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Saxmundham, East Suffolk | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 278 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.5 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,921 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Saxmundham, East Suffolk of any year here (278 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 278 | 56.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 347 | 70.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 357 | 72.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 354 | 71.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 414 | 84.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 403 | 81.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 361 | 73.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 377 | 76.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 316 | 64.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (56% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 25 to 33, while criminal damage and arson fell from 46 to 27 and violence and sexual offences fell from 179 to 149.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 | 30.3 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 6.7 | 15.4 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Saxmundham, East Suffolk has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saxmundham, East Suffolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldeburgh & Leiston | 575 | 47.9 | -15% |
| Kelsale & Yoxford | 145 | 41.7 | -26% |
| Framlingham | 265 | 26.4 | -53% |
| Rendlesham & Orford | 177 | 32.5 | -43% |
| Halesworth & Blything | 461 | 49.9 | -12% |
| Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton | 167 | 36.6 | -35% |
| Melton | 196 | 35.2 | -38% |
| Deben | 220 | 36.6 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Saxmundham, East Suffolk over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Saxon Road” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Saxon Road | 25 |
| On or near Warren Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Ashfords Close | 18 |
| On or near Fromus Square | 18 |
| On or near Oak Close | 13 |
| On or near Mayflower Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Millfield Close | 10 |
| On or near Bell Close | 9 |
| On or near Fisher Close | 9 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 9 |
Of the 245 crimes in Saxmundham, East Suffolk with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 80 | 32.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 22.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 7.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Saxmundham, East Suffolk has an estimated population of 4,921 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Saxmundham, East Suffolk average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Saxmundham, East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Saxmundham, East Suffolk a safe place to live?
Saxmundham, East Suffolk recorded 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,756th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Saxmundham, East Suffolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 149 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Saxmundham, East Suffolk going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saxmundham, East Suffolk was down 20% on the year before: 278 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 347 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Saxmundham, East Suffolk?
About 4,921 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Saxmundham, East Suffolk?
Saxmundham, East Suffolk 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.