Total Crime Rate
48.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chiltern Crescent area has the 45th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Gunton & St Margarets , and the 317th 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 Chiltern Crescent (NR32 3HQ) in the last 12 months was 48.2 per 1,000 residents and was 41.4% lower than the Gunton & St Margarets average (82.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 33.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chiltern Crescent (NR32 3HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Bonds Meadow. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gunton & St Margarets| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mill Bank | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mill Bank | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bonds Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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