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Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh

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Top reported crimes

Most commonly reported crimes during May 2026

Violence and sexual offences
38
Criminal damage and arson
11
Anti-social behaviour
7
Shoplifting
7

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Crime levels overview

Crime for last year

Crime per Month

Crime levels overview
Month	Total	Percentage
Jun 2025	78	8.7%
Jul 2025	105	11.7%
Aug 2025	70	7.8%
Sep 2025	89	9.9%
Oct 2025	83	9.2%
Nov 2025	69	7.7%
Dec 2025	65	7.2%
Jan 2026	67	7.4%
Feb 2026	67	7.4%
Mar 2026	65	7.2%
Apr 2026	56	6.2%
May 2026	87	9.7%

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Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems.

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Your team

Inspector

Liz Casey
Police Sergeant

Chris Shields
Police Constable

Cole Aryaeenia
PCSO

Jamie Newson
PC

Matt Keirle

Policing priorities

Priority:

Action taken:
Priority:

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

Issued 21 April 2026

Action taken:

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.

Actioned 21 April 2026
Priority:

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

Issued 21 April 2026

Action taken:

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.

Actioned 21 April 2026
Priority:

Overnight offences within the rural community.

Issued 21 April 2026

Action taken:

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.

Actioned 21 April 2026