Total Crime Rate
17.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ablett Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Debenham , and the 84th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid 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 Ablett Close (IP21 5TG) in the last 12 months was 17.9 per 1,000 residents and was 19.0% lower than the Debenham average (22.1 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ablett Close (IP21 5TG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Street, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Fir Tree Close (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Debenham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Street | Under investigation |
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