The total recorded crimes in Bacton, Mid Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bacton crime rate of 17.84 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 Bacton, encompassing approximately 336 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Bacton, we need to analyze Bacton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Mid Suffolk:
In 2024, Bacton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 77 crimes compared to 184.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bacton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other cities.
In 2023, Bacton had fewer crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 54 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bacton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Mid Suffolk, Bacton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In March 2025 the Bacton has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 17.84 ranking 19th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK
In 2024, the total Bacton crimes were 77. The crime rate of Bacton in 2024 was 850.43 (year) or 70.87 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Bacton were around 54 crimes with yearly crime rate of 841.51 (year) or 70.13 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Mid Suffolk) | Crimes | Rank (Mid Suffolk) | Crimes | Rank (Mid Suffolk) | |
| Combs Ford | 63 | 1 | 690 | 1 | 633 | 1 |
| Chilton | 35 | 2 | 337 | 2 | 413 | 2 |
| Palgrave | 27 | 5 | 276 | 6 | 300 | 3 |
| Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden | 29 | 4 | 320 | 3 | 272 | 5 |
| Elmswell & Woolpit | 32 | 3 | 279 | 5 | 268 | 7 |
| Stow Thorney | 26 | 6 | 279 | 4 | 294 | 4 |
| Thurston | 19 | 8 | 269 | 7 | 269 | 6 |
| Bramford | 23 | 7 | 145 | 13 | 168 | 11 |
| Needham Market | 18 | 9 | 225 | 8 | 226 | 8 |
| Claydon & Barham | 17 | 10 | 208 | 9 | 215 | 9 |
| Hoxne & Worlingworth | 13 | 11 | 203 | 10 | 177 | 10 |
| Battisford & Ringshall | 10 | 14 | 166 | 11 | 160 | 12 |
| Onehouse | 6 | 20 | 149 | 12 | 136 | 13 |
| Blakenham | 13 | 12 | 125 | 17 | 97 | 18 |
| Walsham-le-Willows | 10 | 13 | 102 | 19 | 107 | 17 |
| Eye | 10 | 15 | 125 | 16 | 134 | 14 |
| Mendlesham | 8 | 18 | 135 | 14 | 113 | 16 |
| St Peter's | 4 | 23 | 118 | 18 | 116 | 15 |
| Stonham | 2 | 24 | 135 | 15 | 76 | 19 |
| Stradbroke & Laxfield | 8 | 16 | 89 | 21 | 36 | 26 |
| Rickinghall | 8 | 17 | 80 | 22 | 59 | 22 |
| Gislingham | 5 | 22 | 97 | 20 | 76 | 20 |
| Rattlesden | 2 | 26 | 45 | 26 | 63 | 21 |
| Debenham | 5 | 21 | 57 | 24 | 48 | 24 |
| Fressingfield | 2 | 25 | 47 | 25 | 43 | 25 |
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bacton postcode area is presented below.