Crime in Halesworth: statistics, rates and trends
300 crimes were recorded in Halesworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 42% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Halesworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Halesworth
- Types of crime in Halesworth
- Halesworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Halesworth
- Streets with the most crime in Halesworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Halesworth
- Population and deprivation in Halesworth
- Questions about crime in Halesworth
- About this data
300 crimes were recorded in Halesworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 42% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 147 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Halesworth has the 991st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Halesworth | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 300 | 14,380 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.8 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +42% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,104 | 249,664 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Halesworth was highest in the year to July 2026 (300 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (211). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 | 300 | 58.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 211 | 41.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 241 | 47.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 290 | 56.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 296 | 58.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 217 | 42.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 227 | 44.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 264 | 51.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 241 | 47.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Halesworth 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. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+69%) and criminal damage and arson (+32%). The largest falls were in other theft (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 147 | 28.8 | 0.84 | +69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 6.7 | 0.43 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 5.7 | 0.84 | +32% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.5 | 0.53 | +100% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.7 | 0.43 | -39% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.2 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.0 | 0.93 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.8 | 1.82 | +800% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +300% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.6 | 0.32 | +167% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.8 | 0.95 | -20% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Halesworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Halesworth recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 49.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Halesworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Halesworth recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Halesworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Halesworth recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Halesworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Halesworth recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Halesworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Halesworth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Halesworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Halesworth recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Halesworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Halesworth recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Halesworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Halesworth recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 800% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Halesworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Halesworth recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Halesworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Halesworth recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Halesworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Halesworth recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Halesworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Halesworth recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Halesworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Halesworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Halesworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Halesworth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Halesworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bungay | 285 | 55.0 | -6% |
| Beccles | 652 | 63.5 | +8% |
| Harleston | 249 | 46.9 | -20% |
| Leiston | 369 | 70.8 | +20% |
| Lowestoft | 6,456 | 90.4 | +54% |
| Long Stratton | 181 | 29.6 | -50% |
| Diss | 728 | 73.5 | +25% |
| Poringland | 254 | 36.2 | -38% |
1 areas within Halesworth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Halesworth & Blything had the highest rate (52.9 per 1,000) and Halesworth & Blything the lowest (52.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesworth & Blything | Neighbourhood | 9,238 | 489 | 52.9 |
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 Halesworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge Street | 20 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 20 |
| On or near Market Place | 18 |
| On or near Thoroughfare | 14 |
| On or near Lambert Close | 14 |
| On or near Bensly'S Drift | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
| On or near Nightingale Close | 10 |
| On or near Old Brewery Yard | 8 |
| On or near Station Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Halesworth 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 107 | 35.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 19.0% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 13.3% |
| Not recorded | 34 | 11.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Halesworth has an estimated population of 5,104. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Halesworth sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Halesworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 48.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.2% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Halesworth a safe place to live?
Halesworth recorded 58.8 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 Halesworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (34).
Is crime in Halesworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Halesworth was up 42% on the year before: 300 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 211 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Halesworth?
Halesworth 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 Halesworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.