Total Crime Rate
103.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lambsale Meadow area has the 6th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Kelsale & Yoxford , and the 116th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lambsale Meadow (IP17 1DY) in the last 12 months was 103.5 per 1,000 residents and was 164.7% higher than the Kelsale & Yoxford average (39.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 72.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 137.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lambsale Meadow (IP17 1DY), the main crime hotspot is near North Entrance. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kelsale & Yoxford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Holly Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Oak Close | Under investigation |
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