Crime Rate in Rickinghall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rickinghall

The total recorded crimes in Rickinghall, Mid Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rickinghall crime rate of 33.82 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 Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rickinghall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • The Drift with total crimes: 1
  • Finningham Road 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 July 2025 the Rickinghall has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 33.82 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rickinghall)CrimesRank (Rickinghall)CrimesRank (Rickinghall)
Combs Ford64 1690 1633 1
Chilton48 2337 2413 2
Palgrave21 9276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden27 6320 3272 5
Elmswell & Woolpit34 3279 5268 7
Stow Thorney30 5279 4294 4
Thurston33 4269 7269 6
St Peter's23 7118 18116 15
Needham Market19 10225 8226 8
Claydon & Barham21 8208 9215 9
Hoxne & Worlingworth11 15203 10177 10
Bramford11 16145 13168 11
Battisford & Ringshall4 25166 11160 12
Eye17 11125 16134 14
Onehouse16 13149 12136 13
Mendlesham17 12135 14113 16
Walsham-le-Willows14 14102 19107 17
Stonham10 17135 1576 19
Blakenham5 23125 1797 18
Debenham9 1857 2448 24
Stradbroke & Laxfield8 1989 2136 26
Gislingham7 2197 2076 20
Bacton7 2077 2354 23
Rattlesden3 2645 2663 21
Fressingfield4 2447 2543 25

Rickinghall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 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 June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Rickinghall in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. The Drift (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Finningham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Meadow (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Churchway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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