Crime in Halesworth: statistics, rates and trends
276 crimes were recorded in Halesworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Halesworth
- Questions about crime in Halesworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (140), anti-social behaviour (27) and criminal damage and arson (23) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,078th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Halesworth | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 276 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.1 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,104 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Halesworth peaked in the year to August 2022 (305 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (218). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 276 | 54.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 218 | 42.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 256 | 50.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 267 | 52.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 305 | 59.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 228 | 44.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 233 | 45.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 251 | 49.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 243 | 47.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (66% below) and criminal damage and arson (33% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 87 to 140, while anti-social behaviour fell from 35 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 27.4 | 34.2 | +61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 5.3 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 4.5 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Public order | 17 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Halesworth; the highest is Lowestoft (90.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Long Stratton (28.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Halesworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bungay | 280 | 54.0 | 0% |
| Beccles | 637 | 62.0 | +15% |
| Harleston | 274 | 51.6 | -5% |
| Leiston | 382 | 73.3 | +35% |
| Lowestoft | 6,485 | 90.8 | +68% |
| Long Stratton | 176 | 28.8 | -47% |
| Diss | 778 | 78.5 | +45% |
| Poringland | 264 | 37.6 | -30% |
Halesworth & Blything is the one area listed within Halesworth, with 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesworth & Blything | Neighbourhood | 9,238 | 461 | 49.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Halesworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mount Pleasant” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 21 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 18 |
| On or near Market Place | 17 |
| On or near Thoroughfare | 14 |
| On or near Lambert Close | 10 |
| On or near Nightingale Close | 10 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near Bensly'S Drift | 8 |
| On or near Old Brewery Yard | 8 |
| On or near Station Road | 8 |
Of the 249 crimes in Halesworth with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 98 | 39.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 55 | 22.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 7.6% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Halesworth has an estimated population of 5,104 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (37%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Halesworth average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Halesworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Halesworth a safe place to live?
Halesworth recorded 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,078th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Halesworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 140 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (27).
Is crime in Halesworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Halesworth was up 27% on the year before: 276 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 218 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Halesworth?
About 5,104 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 37% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Halesworth?
Halesworth 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.