Is Carlton Colville & Kessingland Safe?

Carlton Colville & Kessingland has a CrimeRadar safety score of 56/100, rated Average. A total of 319 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Carlton Colville & Kessingland are broadly in line with the UK average.

319 crimes were recorded in Carlton Colville & Kessingland in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 7% compared to the previous 12-month period (343 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 298 incidents.

The most common crime in Carlton Colville & Kessingland is Violent Crime, with 298 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 93.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Crime in Carlton Colville & Kessingland is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 7% — from 343 crimes in the previous 12 months to 319 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

Carlton Colville & Kessingland has a safety score of 56 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

Carlton Colville & Kessingland has a safety score of 56/100, while the Suffolk Constabulary force area average is 22/100. Carlton Colville & Kessingland is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

51.8% of crimes recorded in Carlton Colville & Kessingland resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Suffolk Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

298 violent crimes were recorded in Carlton Colville & Kessingland in the last 12 months — representing 93.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 92 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

The crime data for Carlton Colville & Kessingland was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

You can compare Carlton Colville & Kessingland with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.