Total Crime Rate
12.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Minsmere Rise area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Halesworth & Blything , and the 137th lowest 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 Minsmere Rise (IP17 3PA) in the last 12 months was 12.9 per 1,000 residents and was 67.7% lower than the Halesworth & Blything average (40.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Minsmere Rise (IP17 3PA), the main crime hotspot is near Minsmere Rise. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Halesworth & Blything| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Minsmere Rise | Under investigation |
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