Crime Rate in Wickham Market: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wickham Market

The total recorded crimes in Wickham Market, East Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wickham Market crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wickham Market, encompassing approximately 406 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Wickham Market Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Elm Road with total crimes: 1
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Chapel Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wickham Market?

To understand the safety of Wickham Market, we need to analyze Wickham Market crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Wickham Market demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 96 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wickham Market recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 28 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wickham Market had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 158 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wickham Market recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 28 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Suffolk, Wickham Market has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Wickham Market Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wickham Market has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 7.39 ranking 29th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Wickham Market crimes were 96. The crime rate of Wickham Market in 2024 was 236.39 (year) or 19.70 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wickham Market were around 158 crimes with yearly crime rate of 389.07 (year) or 32.42 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)
Harbour & Normanston213 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield88 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham76 3933 31,019 3
Gunton & St Margarets45 9772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe66 4864 4767 8
Eastern Felixstowe59 6755 8851 5
Bungay & Wainford55 8847 5789 6
Martlesham & Purdis Farm59 5786 6781 7
Oulton Broad58 7750 9748 9
Aldeburgh & Leiston28 18607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton43 10531 12538 11
Woodbridge31 15552 11390 14
Kesgrave41 11394 16432 12
Halesworth & Blything39 12406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages30 17451 13383 15
Kessingland39 13402 15369 17
Saxmundham31 14379 17354 18
Framlingham26 19318 19372 16
Carlton Colville31 16330 18344 19
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton11 26207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford17 21223 20147 26
Southwold26 20180 25114 28
Carlford & Fynn Valley17 22195 23211 21
Deben12 25199 22208 22
Melton14 23169 26190 23
Lothingland13 24191 24160 24
Kelsale & Yoxford6 28116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew6 27127 2795 29

Wickham Market Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Wickham Market in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wickham Market postcode area is presented below.

1. Elm Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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