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Crime in Leiston

Leiston had 137 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 83.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 34 East Suffolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 92% above the middle East Suffolk area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.

IP16, East Suffolk · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Leiston

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83.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 34East Suffolk rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common73 in 3 months

Month by month

39 Mar 30 Apr 43 May 56 Jun 43 Jul 38 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Leiston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7353%
criminal damage2015%
anti-social behaviour1813%
theft86%
public order75%
drugs21%
vehicle crime21%
burglary21%

Leiston against East Suffolk

TypeLeiston per 1,000Middle East Suffolk areaChange
Violence44.619.1▲ 16%
Burglary1.20.9–
Vehicle crime1.20.8–
Anti-social behaviour115.7–
Theft and robbery6.14.30%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Leiston83.7▲ 22%
Saxmundham62.7▲ 34%
Coldfair Green17–
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 Leiston a safe area?

Leiston had about 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 34 East Suffolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Leiston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (73), followed by criminal damage (20) and anti-social behaviour (18).