Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh Neighbourhood Policing Team — Suffolk Constabulary

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Recorded crime — June 2026

93 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (87): ▲ 6 (7%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

Violence and sexual offences52 · 56%
Criminal damage and arson10 · 11%
Other theft10 · 11%
Anti-social behaviour6 · 6%
Vehicle crime3 · 3%
Other crime3 · 3%
Burglary2 · 2%
Public order2 · 2%

Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.

What happened to reported crimes — June 2026

86 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

Investigation complete; no suspect identified32 · 37%
Unable to prosecute suspect31 · 36%
Awaiting court outcome11 · 13%
Local resolution6 · 7%
Action to be taken by another organisation6 · 7%

Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.

Current priorities

Target Anti-social behaviour around both Leiston and Saxmundham town centres, including vehicle ASB and nuisance.

CPT officers continue to conduct targeted patrols across the towns, engaging with residents and individuals responsible for reported issues. ASB warning letters have been issued to those involved in anti‑social behaviour, with escalation options in place should behaviour continue. Section 59 warning notices have been issued to anti‑social drivers, and vehicles have been seized where further offences have been identified. Officers have advised that a second S59 enables police to seize the vehicle. Offenders will continue to be monitored, with further action taken as required.

Set: 2026-04-21

Targeting individuals involved in the supply of drugs and the exploitation of others for financial gain through intelligence‑led patrols and enforcement activity.

Officers continue to target individuals involved in the supply of drugs and proactively disrupt drug‑related activity within the area, alongside delivering inputs in local schools to educate young people on the risks and dangers of criminal exploitation.

Set: 2026-04-21

Overnight offences within the rural community.

CPT officers have been engaging with local residents and businesses, highlighting the importance of crime reduction and prevention. High‑visibility patrols are being conducted within the area to provide reassurance, deter offending, and will continue throughout the year.

Set: 2026-04-21

Public events & surgeries

Street Meet - Aldringham Play Area

2026-07-24 · Aldringham Play Area Aldringham

Come and say hello to your local officers, Officers will be there in person to meet any local residents who have any personal concerns or local issues they would like to discuss.

Pop In - Leiston Library

2026-07-25 · Leiston Library Leiston