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Burglary Rates in Kirkley & Pakefield

East Suffolk, East of England, England

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

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Kirkley & Pakefield recorded 42 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 26% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

42

2.49 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,419

84.1 per 1,000 residents

26% below the UK average7% below the East of England regional average

How does Kirkley & Pakefield rank?

Within East Suffolk

16 of 29 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

46th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

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Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
603
42%
Other Crime
440
31%
Anti-social Behaviour
162
11%
Shoplifting
68
5%
Vehicle Crime
56
4%
Burglary
42
3%
Drug Offences
31
2%
Robbery
13
1%
Theft from Person
4
0%

Property mix in Kirkley & Pakefield

Source: Census 2021 · 8,020 households

Detached 18%Semi-detached 31%Terraced 31%Flats 18%

The most common property type in Kirkley & Pakefield is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Kirkley & Pakefield homeowners

Most homes in Kirkley & Pakefield are semi-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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