Total Crime Rate
50.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025King Georges Avenue area has the 14th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Aldeburgh & Leiston , and the 293rd highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around King Georges Avenue (IP16 4JT) in the last 12 months was 50.2 per 1,000 residents and was 22.5% higher than the Aldeburgh & Leiston average (41.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 33.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around King Georges Avenue (IP16 4JT), the main crime hotspot is near Charles Adams Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aldeburgh & Leiston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charles Adams Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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