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Burglary Rates in Gunton & St Margarets

East Suffolk, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Gunton & St Margarets recorded 49 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

49

3.39 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,378

95.5 per 1,000 residents

0% above the UK average27% above the East of England regional average

How does Gunton & St Margarets rank?

Within East Suffolk

9 of 29 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

64th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
6
4
8
2
2
8
5
4
6
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
577
42%
Other Crime
379
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
156
11%
Shoplifting
101
7%
Vehicle Crime
63
5%
Burglary
49
4%
Drug Offences
35
3%
Robbery
9
1%
Theft from Person
9
1%

Property mix in Gunton & St Margarets

Source: Census 2021 · 6,553 households

Detached 40%Semi-detached 24%Terraced 19%Flats 17%

The most common property type in Gunton & St Margarets is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Gunton & St Margarets homeowners

Most homes in Gunton & St Margarets are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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