Total Crime Rate
7.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bell Lane area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Carlford & Fynn Valley , and the 54th 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 Bell Lane (IP5 1JN) in the last 12 months was 7.4 per 1,000 residents and was 75.4% lower than the Carlford & Fynn Valley average (30.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Bell Lane (IP5 1JN), the main crime hotspot is near Catchpole Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Carlford & Fynn Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Twelve Acre Approach | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Michigan Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Catchpole Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Catchpole Close | — |
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