Crime Rate in Eye: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eye

The total recorded crimes in Eye, Mid Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eye crime rate of 53.42 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eye Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pine Close with total crimes: 3
  • Century Road with total crimes: 3
  • Moorhall Causeway 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Eye has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 53.42 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)
Combs Ford63 1690 1633 1
Chilton35 2337 2413 2
Palgrave27 5276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden29 4320 3272 5
Elmswell & Woolpit32 3279 5268 7
Stow Thorney26 6279 4294 4
Thurston19 8269 7269 6
Bramford23 7145 13168 11
Needham Market18 9225 8226 8
Claydon & Barham17 10208 9215 9
Hoxne & Worlingworth13 11203 10177 10
Battisford & Ringshall10 14166 11160 12
Onehouse6 20149 12136 13
Blakenham13 12125 1797 18
Walsham-le-Willows10 13102 19107 17
Mendlesham8 18135 14113 16
St Peter's4 23118 18116 15
Stonham2 24135 1576 19
Stradbroke & Laxfield8 1689 2136 26
Rickinghall8 1780 2259 22
Bacton6 1977 2354 23
Gislingham5 2297 2076 20
Rattlesden2 2645 2663 21
Debenham5 2157 2448 24
Fressingfield2 2547 2543 25

Eye Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 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
April 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20245
April 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Pine Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Century Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Moorhall Causeway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. B1117 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oak Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elizabeth Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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