Total Crime Rate
67.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Moyse Avenue area has the 13th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Halesworth & Blything , and the 210th highest 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 Moyse Avenue (IP18 6XF) in the last 12 months was 67.7 per 1,000 residents and was 69.3% higher than the Halesworth & Blything average (40.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 25.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Moyse Avenue (IP18 6XF), the main crime hotspot is near Moyse Avenue. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 7 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Mount Pleasant | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moyse Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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