Total Crime Rate
24.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mill Hill Estate area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Aldeburgh & Leiston , and the 301st 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 Mill Hill Estate (IP16 4QB) in the last 12 months was 24.7 per 1,000 residents and was 39.8% lower than the Aldeburgh & Leiston average (41.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 23.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mill Hill Estate (IP16 4QB), the main crime hotspot is near Mill Hill Estate. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 2 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Mill Hill Estate | Under investigation |
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