Crime Rate in Stonham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stonham

The total recorded crimes in Stonham, Mid Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stonham crime rate of 143.88 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 Stonham, encompassing approximately 69 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stonham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norwich Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sally Wood'S Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Whitehouse Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Stonham?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Stonham 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, Stonham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Stonham had fewer crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 76 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stonham recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stonham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stonham has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 143.88 ranking 17th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Stonham crimes were 135. The crime rate of Stonham in 2024 was 1942.45 (year) or 161.87 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stonham were around 76 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1093.53 (year) or 91.13 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stonham)CrimesRank (Stonham)CrimesRank (Stonham)
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
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
Rickinghall6 2280 2259 22
Fressingfield4 2447 2543 25

Stonham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 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 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

In November 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Stonham in July 2025

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

1. Norwich Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sally Wood'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Whitehouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Lambeth Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Meadow Vale (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Jack'S Green Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. East End Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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