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Burglary Rates in Martlesham & Purdis Farm

East Suffolk, East of England, England

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

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Martlesham & Purdis Farm recorded 13 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 55% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

13

1.51 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

844

98.3 per 1,000 residents

55% below the UK average44% below the East of England regional average

How does Martlesham & Purdis Farm rank?

Within East Suffolk

25 of 29 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

21th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
1
2
1
3
4
1
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

Other Crime
325
39%
Violence & Sexual
276
33%
Shoplifting
121
14%
Anti-social Behaviour
40
5%
Vehicle Crime
37
4%
Drug Offences
27
3%
Burglary
13
2%
Theft from Person
4
0%
Robbery
1
0%

Property mix in Martlesham & Purdis Farm

Source: Census 2021 · 3,837 households

Detached 58%Semi-detached 17%Terraced 9%Flats 10%

The most common property type in Martlesham & Purdis Farm is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Martlesham & Purdis Farm homeowners

Most homes in Martlesham & Purdis Farm 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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