The total recorded crimes in Wickham Market, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wickham Market crime rate of 24.62 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 areas in the East Suffolk.
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 areas in the East Suffolk.
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.
In May 2025 the Wickham Market has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 24.62 ranking 27th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Wickham Market) | Crimes | Rank (Wickham Market) | Crimes | Rank (Wickham Market) | |
| Harbour & Normanston | 185 | 1 | 3,096 | 1 | 3,346 | 1 |
| Kirkley & Pakefield | 108 | 2 | 1,479 | 2 | 1,756 | 2 |
| Beccles & Worlingham | 70 | 4 | 933 | 3 | 1,019 | 3 |
| Martlesham & Purdis Farm | 70 | 3 | 786 | 6 | 781 | 7 |
| Gunton & St Margarets | 50 | 10 | 772 | 7 | 938 | 4 |
| Western Felixstowe | 53 | 7 | 864 | 4 | 767 | 8 |
| Eastern Felixstowe | 50 | 9 | 755 | 8 | 851 | 5 |
| Bungay & Wainford | 68 | 5 | 847 | 5 | 789 | 6 |
| Woodbridge | 55 | 6 | 552 | 11 | 390 | 14 |
| Oulton Broad | 50 | 8 | 750 | 9 | 748 | 9 |
| Aldeburgh & Leiston | 40 | 12 | 607 | 10 | 611 | 10 |
| Carlton & Whitton | 41 | 11 | 531 | 12 | 538 | 11 |
| Kesgrave | 30 | 16 | 394 | 16 | 432 | 12 |
| Halesworth & Blything | 37 | 14 | 406 | 14 | 407 | 13 |
| Orwell & Villages | 37 | 13 | 451 | 13 | 383 | 15 |
| Kessingland | 33 | 15 | 402 | 15 | 369 | 17 |
| Framlingham | 26 | 19 | 318 | 19 | 372 | 16 |
| Saxmundham | 24 | 21 | 379 | 17 | 354 | 18 |
| Carlton Colville | 29 | 17 | 330 | 18 | 344 | 19 |
| Carlford & Fynn Valley | 29 | 18 | 195 | 23 | 211 | 21 |
| Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton | 18 | 22 | 207 | 21 | 240 | 20 |
| Rendlesham & Orford | 9 | 28 | 223 | 20 | 147 | 26 |
| Melton | 25 | 20 | 169 | 26 | 190 | 23 |
| Deben | 14 | 24 | 199 | 22 | 208 | 22 |
| Lothingland | 16 | 23 | 191 | 24 | 160 | 24 |
| Southwold | 12 | 26 | 180 | 25 | 114 | 28 |
| Kelsale & Yoxford | 14 | 25 | 116 | 28 | 146 | 27 |
| Rushmere St Andrew | 8 | 29 | 127 | 27 | 95 | 29 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 7 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wickham Market postcode area is presented below.