Crime Rate in Eye: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eye

The total recorded crimes in Eye, Mid Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eye crime rate of 90.81 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 Eye, encompassing approximately 187 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eye Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pine Close with total crimes: 4
  • Church Street with total crimes: 3
  • Cock'S Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Eye?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Eye demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 125 crimes compared to 184.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eye recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Eye had fewer crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 134 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eye recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Suffolk, Eye has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Eye Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Eye has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 90.81 ranking 11th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Eye crimes were 125. The crime rate of Eye in 2024 was 667.74 (year) or 55.64 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eye were around 134 crimes with yearly crime rate of 715.81 (year) or 59.65 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eye)CrimesRank (Eye)CrimesRank (Eye)
Combs Ford64 1690 1633 1
Chilton48 2337 2413 2
Palgrave21 9276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden27 6320 3272 5
Elmswell & Woolpit34 3279 5268 7
Stow Thorney30 5279 4294 4
Thurston33 4269 7269 6
St Peter's23 7118 18116 15
Needham Market19 10225 8226 8
Claydon & Barham21 8208 9215 9
Hoxne & Worlingworth11 15203 10177 10
Bramford11 16145 13168 11
Battisford & Ringshall4 25166 11160 12
Onehouse16 13149 12136 13
Mendlesham17 12135 14113 16
Walsham-le-Willows14 14102 19107 17
Stonham10 17135 1576 19
Blakenham5 23125 1797 18
Debenham9 1857 2448 24
Stradbroke & Laxfield8 1989 2136 26
Gislingham7 2197 2076 20
Bacton7 2077 2354 23
Rattlesden3 2645 2663 21
Rickinghall6 2280 2259 22
Fressingfield4 2447 2543 25

Eye Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
October 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Eye in July 2025

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

1. Pine Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cock'S Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Castle Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hoxne Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Cross Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Cross (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Century Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Potash Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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