The total recorded crimes in Mendlesham, Mid Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendlesham crime rate of 42.87 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 Mendlesham, encompassing approximately 186 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 Mendlesham, we need to analyze Mendlesham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Mid Suffolk:
In 2024, Mendlesham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 135 crimes compared to 184.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mendlesham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other cities.
In 2023, Mendlesham had fewer crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 113 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mendlesham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Mid Suffolk, Mendlesham 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 Mendlesham has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 42.87 ranking 18th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK
In 2024, the total Mendlesham crimes were 135. The crime rate of Mendlesham in 2024 was 723.47 (year) or 60.29 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Mendlesham were around 113 crimes with yearly crime rate of 605.57 (year) or 50.46 (month) ranking 16 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 |
| 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 |
| Bacton | 6 | 19 | 77 | 23 | 54 | 23 |
| 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 Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 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 (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 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 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 7 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 7 |
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Mendlesham postcode area is presented below.