Crime in Kesgrave: statistics, rates and trends
386 crimes were recorded in Kesgrave in the 12 months to August 2026, 24.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kesgrave at a glance
- Crime trends in Kesgrave
- Types of crime in Kesgrave
- Kesgrave compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kesgrave
- Streets with the most crime in Kesgrave
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kesgrave
- Demographics of Kesgrave
- Questions about crime in Kesgrave
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (215), anti-social behaviour (42) and criminal damage and arson (42) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,389th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Kesgrave | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 386 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 24.2 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,959 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Kesgrave of any year here (386 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 386 | 24.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 393 | 24.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 413 | 25.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 493 | 30.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 508 | 31.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 548 | 34.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 551 | 34.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 525 | 32.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 560 | 35.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (83% below) and public order (81% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 215 | 13.5 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 2.6 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 21 | 1.3 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 20 | 1.3 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other crime | 15 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Kesgrave.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kesgrave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 14,484 | 95.9 | +297% |
| Woodbridge | 400 | 41.8 | +73% |
| Felixstowe | 1,394 | 55.6 | +130% |
| Harwich | 2,204 | 101.5 | +319% |
| Lawford | 202 | 39.4 | +63% |
| Hadleigh | 460 | 49.9 | +106% |
| Stowmarket | 1,412 | 64.3 | +166% |
| Walton-on-the-Naze | 681 | 97.3 | +302% |
Kesgrave is the one area listed within Kesgrave, with 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave | Neighbourhood | 14,348 | 336 | 23.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Kesgrave over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ferguson Way” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ferguson Way | 27 |
| On or near Brights Walk | 11 |
| On or near Bugsby Way | 11 |
| On or near Histon Close | 11 |
| On or near Holly Lane | 10 |
| On or near Mead Drive | 9 |
| On or near Rushmere Street | 9 |
| On or near Twelve Acre Approach | 8 |
| On or near East View | 7 |
| On or near Quebec Drive | 7 |
Of the 344 crimes in Kesgrave with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 147 | 42.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 18.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 17.2% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 8.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Kesgrave has an estimated population of 15,959 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.8%, against 23.3%) and more home ownership (77%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kesgrave average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kesgrave | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kesgrave a safe place to live?
Kesgrave recorded 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,389th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kesgrave?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 215 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in Kesgrave going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kesgrave was down 2% on the year before: 386 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 393 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kesgrave?
About 15,959 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kesgrave?
Kesgrave 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.