Crime Rate in Eye: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eye

The total recorded crimes in Eye, Mid Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eye crime rate of 37.39 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 Eye, encompassing approximately 187 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eye Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Street with total crimes: 1
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1
  • Tuffs Road with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Eye has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 37.39 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eye)CrimesRank (Eye)CrimesRank (Eye)
Combs Ford34 4690 1633 1
Claydon & Barham39 1208 9215 9
Chilton32 5337 2413 2
Thurston36 2269 7269 6
Palgrave6 21276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden34 3320 3272 5
Stow Thorney21 8279 4294 4
Elmswell & Woolpit32 6279 5268 7
Needham Market23 7225 8226 8
Bramford21 9145 13168 11
Hoxne & Worlingworth12 12203 10177 10
Mendlesham19 10135 14113 16
Battisford & Ringshall8 18166 11160 12
St Peter's15 11118 18116 15
Onehouse11 13149 12136 13
Rickinghall9 1480 2259 22
Stonham3 24135 1576 19
Bacton9 1577 2354 23
Fressingfield8 1647 2543 25
Walsham-le-Willows8 17102 19107 17
Blakenham7 19125 1797 18
Gislingham3 2597 2076 20
Rattlesden1 2645 2663 21
Stradbroke & Laxfield4 2389 2136 26
Debenham5 2257 2448 24

Eye Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20245

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Eye in May 2025

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

1. Cross Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
3. Tuffs Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Victoria Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Millfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Castleton Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Haygate (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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