Crime Rate in Rickinghall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rickinghall

The total recorded crimes in Rickinghall, Mid Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rickinghall crime rate of 50.73 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 Rickinghall, encompassing approximately 177 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rickinghall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park View with total crimes: 2
  • Rectory Hill with total crimes: 2
  • The Drift with total crimes: 1

How safe is Rickinghall?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Rickinghall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 80 crimes compared to 184.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rickinghall recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Rickinghall had fewer crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 59 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rickinghall recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Suffolk, Rickinghall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Rickinghall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rickinghall has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 50.73 ranking 14th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Rickinghall crimes were 80. The crime rate of Rickinghall in 2024 was 450.96 (year) or 37.58 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rickinghall were around 59 crimes with yearly crime rate of 332.58 (year) or 27.72 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rickinghall)CrimesRank (Rickinghall)CrimesRank (Rickinghall)
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
Eye7 20125 16134 14
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

Rickinghall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Other theft 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 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20243
September 20241
May 20243

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

High Crime Locations Rickinghall in May 2025

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

1. Park View (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rectory Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. The Drift (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. The Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Newdelight Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Wheatfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hinderclay Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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