What is the crime rate in Mid Suffolk?

As of February 2026, Mid Suffolk has a crime rate of 3.15 per 1,000 residents, based on 323 recorded offences.

How does Mid Suffolk rank nationally for crime?

Mid Suffolk ranks #291 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Mid Suffolk?

The most common crime type in Mid Suffolk is Violence and sexual offences with 152 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 47.1% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Mid Suffolk?

As of February 2026, Mid Suffolk has a crime rate of 3.15 per 1,000 residents, based on 323 recorded offences.

How does Mid Suffolk rank nationally for crime?

Mid Suffolk ranks #291 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Mid Suffolk?

The most common crime type in Mid Suffolk is Violence and sexual offences with 152 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 47.1% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Mid Suffolk Crime Intelligence Report

Mid Suffolk recorded 323 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 3.15 per 1,000 residents. This places Mid Suffolk at #291 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 12.2% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 4.5% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

323

trending_down -12.2% vs last month

Crime Rate

3.15per 1k

Low Risk

National Rank

#291of 331

By total crime volume

Suffolk

#5rank

Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Incident

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 9	9
On or near Mill Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7	7
On or near Stowmarket Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7	7
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 5 Criminal damage and arson: 1	5
On or near The Courtyard Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Crowe Street Map	Shoplifting: 3 Drugs: 2	3
On or near Old Norwich Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map	Shoplifting: 3 Robbery: 1	3
On or near Cedar Walk Map	Shoplifting: 4	4
On or near Millway Lane Map	Other theft: 3	3

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

323 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

152

47.1%

Anti-social Behaviour

8.7%

Criminal Damage & Arson

7.1%

Shoplifting

6.8%

Other Theft

6.2%

Burglary

5.6%

Vehicle Crime

5.0%

Public Order

4.6%

Drug Offences

4.3%

Other Crime

2.8%

Weapons Possession

0.9%

Bicycle Theft

0.6%

Robbery

0.3%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

26 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Combs Ford	39	4.4
2	Chilton	28	1.9
3	Thurston	25	18.4
4	Needham Market	24	5.3
5	Stow Thorney	23	2.3

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Fressingfield	2	46.8
shield	Stradbroke & Laxfield	2	15.9
shield	Gislingham	3	22.9
shield	Walsham-le-Willows	4	28.1
shield	Debenham	4	37.5

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -12.2%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +4.5%

Data Transparency

Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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