Total Crime Rate
33.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mayhew Road area has the 16th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Deben , and the 402nd lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mayhew Road (IP12 2GZ) in the last 12 months was 33.4 per 1,000 residents and was 0.9% lower than the Deben average (33.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mayhew Road (IP12 2GZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sycamore Drive, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Maple Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Deben| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Sycamore Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mayhew Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Knight Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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