Crime Rate in Needham Market: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Needham Market

The total recorded crimes in Needham Market, Mid Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Needham Market crime rate of 5.12 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 Needham Market, encompassing approximately 4,489 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Needham Market Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Meadow View with total crimes: 3
  • Hill House Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Needham Market?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Needham Market reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 225 crimes compared to 184. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Needham Market witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Needham Market experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 226 crimes compared to 175. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Needham Market witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Suffolk, Needham Market has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Needham Market Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Needham Market has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 5.12 ranking 7th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Needham Market crimes were 225. The crime rate of Needham Market in 2024 was 50.12 (year) or 4.18 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Needham Market were around 226 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.35 (year) or 4.20 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Needham Market)CrimesRank (Needham Market)CrimesRank (Needham Market)
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
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
Eye7 20125 16134 14
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

Needham Market Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20252
January 202510
December 202410
November 20244
October 20248
September 202414
August 20241
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
November 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Needham Market in May 2025

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

1. Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Meadow View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hill House Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Cedar Walk (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
5. Ranson Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gilbert Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. King William Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Rose Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Causeway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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