Crime Rate in Bacton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bacton

The total recorded crimes in Bacton, Mid Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bacton crime rate of 20.81 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 Bacton, encompassing approximately 336 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bacton Crime Hotspots

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

  • West View with total crimes: 2
  • Haugh Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Kerrys Farm Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bacton?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Bacton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 77 crimes compared to 184.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bacton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Bacton had fewer crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 54 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bacton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bacton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bacton has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 20.81 ranking 20th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Bacton crimes were 77. The crime rate of Bacton in 2024 was 850.43 (year) or 70.87 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bacton were around 54 crimes with yearly crime rate of 841.51 (year) or 70.13 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bacton)CrimesRank (Bacton)CrimesRank (Bacton)
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
Rattlesden3 2645 2663 21
Rickinghall6 2280 2259 22
Fressingfield4 2447 2543 25

Bacton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

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

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
August 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20252
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bacton in July 2025

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

1. West View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Haugh Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Kerrys Farm Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Oakfield Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
5. Pretyman Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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