Total Crime Rate
18.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Andrew Way area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 133 local areas in Carlton & Whitton , and the 207th lowest 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 Andrew Way (NR33 8PY) in the last 12 months was 18.4 per 1,000 residents and was 63.0% lower than the Carlton & Whitton average (49.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Andrew Way (NR33 8PY), the main crime hotspot is near Woodpecker Avenue. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Carlton & Whitton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beverley Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Avocet Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kittiwake Close | Under investigation |
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