Crime Rate in Combs Ford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Combs Ford

The total recorded crimes in Combs Ford, Mid Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Combs Ford crime rate of 3.80 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 Combs Ford, encompassing approximately 8,955 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Combs Ford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Verneuil Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Combs Wood Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Combs Ford?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Combs Ford reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 690 crimes compared to 184. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Combs Ford witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Combs Ford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 633 crimes compared to 175. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Combs Ford witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Combs Ford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Combs Ford has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 3.80 ranking 4th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Combs Ford crimes were 690. The crime rate of Combs Ford in 2024 was 77.05 (year) or 6.42 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Combs Ford were around 633 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.68 (year) or 5.89 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Combs Ford)CrimesRank (Combs Ford)CrimesRank (Combs Ford)
Claydon & Barham39 1208 9215 9
Chilton32 5337 2413 2
Thurston36 2269 7269 6
Palgrave6 21276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden34 3320 3272 5
Stow Thorney21 8279 4294 4
Elmswell & Woolpit32 6279 5268 7
Needham Market23 7225 8226 8
Bramford21 9145 13168 11
Hoxne & Worlingworth12 12203 10177 10
Mendlesham19 10135 14113 16
Battisford & Ringshall8 18166 11160 12
St Peter's15 11118 18116 15
Onehouse11 13149 12136 13
Eye7 20125 16134 14
Rickinghall9 1480 2259 22
Stonham3 24135 1576 19
Bacton9 1577 2354 23
Fressingfield8 1647 2543 25
Walsham-le-Willows8 17102 19107 17
Blakenham7 19125 1797 18
Gislingham3 2597 2076 20
Rattlesden1 2645 2663 21
Stradbroke & Laxfield4 2389 2136 26
Debenham5 2257 2448 24

Combs Ford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202517
March 202518
February 202517
January 202515
December 202419
November 202432
October 202414
September 202420
August 202430
July 202430
June 202448
May 202421

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
August 20243

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Combs Ford in May 2025

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

1. Hill Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Verneuil Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Combs Wood Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. School Meadow (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Webb Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Crowe Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Abbot'S Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Ipswich Street (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Naughton Gardens (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Campion Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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