Crime is decreasing and LOW in Grundisburgh
Grundisburgh has a crime rate of 17.5 per 1,000 residents and a safety score of 96/100, indicating a very safe environment.
Grundisburgh's crime rate is significantly lower than UK average
Based on population of 2,399 over 12 months
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Data last updated: September 2025. Source: Police.uk, ONS, Home Office.
| Overall Crime Rate | 17.5 per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| Property Crime Rate | 5 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Crime Rate | 93.1 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Property Crime Rate | 32.9 per 1,000 people |
| Safety Score | 96 out of 100 |
| Population | 2,399 |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Comparison | significantly lower than UK average |
| Crime Type | Total Count | Per 1,000 People | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 6.2 | 36% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.9 | 17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.7 | 10% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.7 | 10% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.7 | 10% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.7 | 10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.2 | 7% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.4 | 2% |
Grundisburgh boasts an exceptionally low annual crime rate of 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is substantially below the UK average of 93.1 per 1,000. With an outstanding safety score of 96 out of 100, Grundisburgh far surpasses the national average of 78, making it one of the safest areas. The crime trend in Grundisburgh has shown a positive decrease of 28.8% year-over-year. These figures underscore Grundisburgh's reputation as a very safe place to live.
Grundisburgh has a good safety score compared to the UK average (78).
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Setup my scOSIn Grundisburgh, Violence and sexual offences are the most prevalent crime type, with 15 incidents, representing 6.2 per 1,000 residents and 35.7% of all crimes. This is followed by Other theft with 7 crimes (2.9 per 1,000, 16.7% of total), and Criminal damage and arson, accounting for 4 incidents (1.7 per 1,000, 9.5% of total). Property-related crime, encompassing burglary, theft from person, criminal damage and arson, bicycle theft, vehicle crime, and other theft, stands at 5.0 per 1,000 people per year. This figure is exceptionally low compared to the UK average of 32.9 per 1,000. For residents and homeowners, these statistics highlight a very low risk of property crime, though personal safety remains a primary concern.
Grundisburgh has a 81.2% lower crime rate than the UK average.
Grundisburgh has demonstrated a significant improvement in its crime landscape, with a 28.8% decrease in overall crime year-over-year. Examining the monthly crime rates per 1,000 residents shows fluctuations but an encouraging downward trend. The rate started at 1.3 in November 2024, saw a peak in July and August 2025 at 2.9, before settling at 2.1 in October 2025. Despite these monthly variations, the overall annual reduction indicates positive developments in local safety and crime prevention efforts for residents.
Understanding peak crime times helps you stay vigilant and secure your property when it matters most.
Simulated Data
This heatmap shows estimated crime patterns based on Grundisburgh's crime statistics, crime type distribution, and general knowledge of when different crimes typically occur. This is not real historical data for specific times.
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Violence and sexual offences are the most reported crime type in Grundisburgh. To enhance your personal safety within the local area, especially when out during evenings or in less populated spots, always be aware of your surroundings. Consider walking with a companion and ensure your mobile phone is charged for emergencies. If you feel uncomfortable or notice suspicious behaviour, trust your instincts and seek a safe place. Reporting any incidents to the local police helps maintain Grundisburgh's high safety standards.
Different crimes occur at different times. This breakdown shows which crime types dominate each time period.
6am - 12pm
Morning in Grundisburgh sees very high theft activity as daily routines begin.
12pm - 6pm
Afternoon crime in Grundisburgh is dominated by extremely high theft during busy hours.
6pm - 12am
Evening in Grundisburgh still sees high theft, with a significant rise in 'other' crimes.
12am - 6am
Night-time in Grundisburgh experiences high 'other' crimes, with continued theft.
These crime patterns are estimated using the Crime Survey for England and Wales (ONS) time-of-day data, weighted by Grundisburgh's specific crime type distribution from Police.uk. This is not real historical data for specific times in Grundisburgh, but a model-generated estimate based on the area's crime composition and national timing patterns.
Crime patterns in Grundisburgh show distinct variations throughout the day. Morning hours (6am-12pm) are characterised by a significant proportion of theft-related offences at 81%, alongside 'other' crimes. The afternoon (12pm-6pm) also sees theft remaining extremely high at 85%, with 'other' crimes present. As the evening progresses (6pm-12am), theft remains the most dominant crime type at 53%, while 'other' crimes rise to 47%. During the night (12am-6am), theft continues to be high at 45%, with 'other' crimes at 55%, suggesting a consistent presence of these offence types across all periods. These patterns highlight the importance of awareness during specific periods.
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How quickly do police respond to emergencies?
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The average burglary takes just 8-10 minutes. Even when police respond quickly, burglars are often gone before anyone arrives.
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Grundisburgh, with its impressively low crime rate of 17.5 per 1,000 people per year, stands out as a very safe area. Compared to its immediate neighbours, Great Bealings, Little Bealings, Tuddenham St Martin, and Otley Bottom all report extremely low crime rates of 0.0 per 1,000, illustrating uniformly safe residential environments. This comparison highlights Grundisburgh as a particularly secure community within the wider East Suffolk district, fitting in with the generally low crime profile of its surrounding rural and semi-rural areas. Residents benefit from a consistently low crime landscape in this part of Suffolk.
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How we source and verify crime information for Grundisburgh
The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Grundisburgh. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.
All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.
Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000
Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
scOS is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organisations.
Latest data: November 2025
New data is released by Police.uk approximately once a month
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