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Crime in Kessingland

Kessingland had 45 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 35.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 34 East Suffolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% below the middle East Suffolk area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

NR33, East Suffolk · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Kessingland

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35.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
19 of 34East Suffolk rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common20 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Apr 11 May 14 Jun 13 Jul 18 Aug 14 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Kessingland. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2044%
criminal damage920%
theft716%
anti-social behaviour49%
other crime12%
drugs12%
burglary12%
public order12%

Kessingland against East Suffolk

TypeKessingland per 1,000Middle East Suffolk areaChange
Violence15.920.1▲ 5%
Burglary0.80.6–
Vehicle crime00.8–
Anti-social behaviour3.24–
Theft and robbery5.63.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lowestoft162.2▲ 1%
Oulton Broad64.6▼ 14%
Carlton Colville42.9▲ 25%
Oulton40.5▼ 14%
Barnby36.1–
Kessingland35.9▲ 15%
Wrentham30.7–
See every East Suffolk area ranked on the crime in East Suffolk page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Kessingland a safe area?

Kessingland had about 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 19 of 34 East Suffolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kessingland?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (20), followed by criminal damage (9) and theft (7).