Total Crime Rate
120.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
52.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Carlton Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Carlton & Whitton , and the 98th highest crime rate of 850 local areas in East Suffolk .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Carlton Road (NR33 0RT) in the last 12 months was 120.5 per 1,000 residents and was 119.4% higher than the Carlton & Whitton average (54.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 52.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Carlton Road (NR33 0RT), the main crime hotspot is near Kirkley Cliff Road. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Richmond Place | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Kirkley Cliff Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Ontario Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Clement Square | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | London Road South | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Kirkley Street | — |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Clement Square | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Laurel Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Laurel Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Badgerwood Close | Under investigation |
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