Crime Rate in Mid Suffolk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mid Suffolk

The total recorded crimes in Mid Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 469 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mid Suffolk crime rate of 4.57 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 Mid Suffolk, encompassing approximately 102,701 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (218) incidents (21.79% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (44) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
Mid Suffolk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Recreation Road with total crimes: 7

Mid Suffolk Police Info:

Suffolk Constabulary
  • web
  • Telephone: 101

How safe is Mid Suffolk?

To understand the safety of Mid Suffolk, we need to analyze Mid Suffolk crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Mid Suffolk has recorded 4,778 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 46.52 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 316 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 4,553 crimes with a crime rate of 44.33, ranking it 305 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Mid Suffolk demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Suffolk average, with 4778 crimes compared to 10917.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Mid Suffolk witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mid Suffolk had fewer crimes than the Suffolk average, with 4,553 crimes compared to 10,912. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Mid Suffolk witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Mid Suffolk is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Suffolk, Mid Suffolk has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Mid Suffolk Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Combs Ford (64 crimes), and the safest, Rattlesden (3 crimes), is 61 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Mid Suffolk.

Similarly, the area of Stowmarket East & Needham Market North (91 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Needham Market South & Great Blakenham (19 crimes), with a difference of 72 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Mid Suffolk.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Combs Ford64
Chilton48
Elmswell & Woolpit34
Thurston33
Stow Thorney30

Safest Wards:

Rickinghall6
Blakenham5
Fressingfield4
Battisford & Ringshall4
Rattlesden3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Stowmarket East & Needham Market North91
Stowmarket West68
Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham50
Eye, Palgrave & Occold46
Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North41

Safest Areas:

Claydon & Bramford27
Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham25
Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton21
Fressingfield, Laxfield & Worlingworth20
Needham Market South & Great Blakenham19

Mid Suffolk Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mid Suffolk has recorded 469 crimes with crime rate of 4.57 ranking 315th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Suffolk.

In 2024, the total Mid Suffolk crimes were 4,778. The crime rate of Mid Suffolk in 2024 was 46.52 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking it 316 danzarous in the UK. Mid Suffolk ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mid Suffolk were around 4,553 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.33 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking 305 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Suffolk, Mid Suffolk ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Mid Suffolk

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)
Babergh394 45,256 45,165 4
West Suffolk1,142 313,366 212,284 3
East Suffolk1,344 216,355 316,864 2
Ipswich1,320 114,832 115,696 1

Mid Suffolk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 218 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (179 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (194 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (170 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (50 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (166 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 147 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (167 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 146 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (166 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (174 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (159 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (41 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (171 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 202514
April 202527
March 202515
February 20258
January 202512
December 20244
November 202418
October 202416
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 354 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202550
May 202534
April 202522
March 202527
February 202514
January 202529
December 202423
November 202429
October 202424
September 202431
August 202429

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 238 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202510
April 202526
March 202525
February 202521
January 202517
December 202419
November 202425
October 202424
September 202423
August 202425

A total of 243 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202520
May 202521
April 202523
March 202519
February 202523
January 202515
December 202412
November 202422
October 202423
September 20247
August 202434

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 2057 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 171.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025218
June 2025179
May 2025194
April 2025170
March 2025166
February 2025147
January 2025167
December 2024146
November 2024166
October 2024174
September 2024159
August 2024171

A total of 154 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202511
April 202518
March 202522
February 202512
January 202514
December 20249
November 20247
October 202411
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 352 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202536
May 202528
April 202521
March 202536
February 202525
January 202532
December 202422
November 202431
October 202428
September 202428
August 202427

A total of 456 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202534
May 202530
April 202550
March 202540
February 202527
January 202527
December 202451
November 202431
October 202441
September 202441
August 202440

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202515
April 20256
March 202516
February 20254
January 202515
December 20243
November 202410
October 20243
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 327 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202531
May 202540
April 202530
March 202527
February 202520
January 202513
December 202414
November 202426
October 202434
September 202423
August 202428

A total of 60 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 202411
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Mid Suffolk in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Other theft3
Drugs3
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Recreation Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Public order1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Mill Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Drugs1
6. Rose Lane Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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