Crime Rate in Chilton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chilton

The total recorded crimes in Chilton, Mid Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chilton crime rate of 2.36 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 Chilton, encompassing approximately 14,852 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Chilton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 6
  • Violet Hill Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cavendish Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chilton?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Chilton reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 337 crimes compared to 184. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chilton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chilton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 413 crimes compared to 175. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chilton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Suffolk, Chilton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chilton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Chilton has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 2.36 ranking 2th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Chilton crimes were 337. The crime rate of Chilton in 2024 was 22.69 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chilton were around 413 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.78 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)
Combs Ford63 1690 1633 1
Palgrave27 5276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden29 4320 3272 5
Elmswell & Woolpit32 3279 5268 7
Stow Thorney26 6279 4294 4
Thurston19 8269 7269 6
Bramford23 7145 13168 11
Needham Market18 9225 8226 8
Claydon & Barham17 10208 9215 9
Hoxne & Worlingworth13 11203 10177 10
Battisford & Ringshall10 14166 11160 12
Onehouse6 20149 12136 13
Blakenham13 12125 1797 18
Walsham-le-Willows10 13102 19107 17
Eye10 15125 16134 14
Mendlesham8 18135 14113 16
St Peter's4 23118 18116 15
Stonham2 24135 1576 19
Stradbroke & Laxfield8 1689 2136 26
Rickinghall8 1780 2259 22
Bacton6 1977 2354 23
Gislingham5 2297 2076 20
Rattlesden2 2645 2663 21
Debenham5 2157 2448 24
Fressingfield2 2547 2543 25

Chilton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202521
January 202511
December 20249
November 202414
October 202415
September 202412
August 202414
July 202414
June 202422
May 202419
April 202413

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Chilton in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Violet Hill Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Blackerby Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Spencer Way (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Constable Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. The Courtyard (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Kingsmead Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Margaret Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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