WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Crime in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden, Mid Suffolk

Comprehensive safety analysis for Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden, localized within Mid Suffolk.

Total Crimes

28
trending_up +47.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

44.85per 1k
trending_down -2.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,752

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences12
Anti-social Behaviour6
Other Theft3
Public Order2
Weapons Possession1
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Bell'S Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Abbey Fields Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Reeds Way Map
Robbery: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Thorney Green Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Church View Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Plashwood Road Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Old Street Map
Shoplifting: 1
1
On or near Eve Balfour Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Dagworth Lane Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Cranesbill Way Map
Possession of weapons: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Mid Suffolk district.

Local Rank

#23safest in Mid Suffolk

City Average

39.86per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour in the Rickinghall and Bottesdale area on Friday evenings specifically outside the Co-Op in Rickinghall

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

You said Anti-social behaviour in Rickinghall and Bottesdale was occurring on Friday nights. We did high visibility patrols on Friday evenings in the area and working with the local youth club on Friday evenings to ensure that all children in the area were attending the youth club. We also worked with local schools to identify children involved issuing warning letters.

Actioned: 23 Apr 2026

Preventing Acquisitive Crime. There has been a rise in burglaries and thefts across the local area, including incidents targeting homes, sheds, and rural properties.

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

You said there has been a rise in burglaries and theft in rural communities. We did targeted patrols and investigations to deter offenders and support affected communities.

Actioned: 23 Apr 2026

Reducing Retail Crime. Retail crime remains a growing concern both locally and nationally.

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

You said there has been an increase in retail crime in local communities. We did engagement and supporting businesses in Stowmarket town centre to identify repeat offenders, provide crime prevention advice, and take swift action to reduce theft and improve safety.

Actioned: 23 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL3

Elmswell School Fayre

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PC GEDNEY from the Stowmarket Community Policing Team will be at the Elmswell School Fayre, please come and say hi and discuss any concerns you may have.

schedule

2:30 PM — 5:00 PM

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Elmswell School

JUL15

Bury St Edmunds Mobile Library

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PCSO Harvey and PCSO Brown will be at the location alongside the Bury St Edmunds Mobile Library. Please come and say Hi and raise any concerns or queries you may have in your local area.

schedule

9:40 AM — 10:15 AM

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Old Newton – Falconer Avenue

JUL15

Bury St Edmunds Mobile Library

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PCSO Harvey and PCSO Brown will be at the location alongside the Bury St Edmunds Mobile Library. Please come and say Hi and raise any concerns or queries you may have in your local area.

schedule

11:20 AM — 11:35 AM

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Rickinghall – Village Hall

JUL15

Bury St Edmunds Mobile Library

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PCSO Harvey and PCSO Brown will be at the location alongside the Bury St Edmunds Mobile Library. Please come and say Hi and raise any concerns or queries you may have in your local area.

schedule

12:20 PM — 12:35 PM

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Botesdale - Backhills

DEC9

Senior Social

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The local officer for Stowupland will be present at the senior social, please come along, say hi and raise any concerns or queries you may have.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Stowupland Sports and Social Club

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