Crime Rate in Combs Ford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Combs Ford

The total recorded crimes in Combs Ford, Mid Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Combs Ford crime rate of 7.15 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Combs Ford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fox Court with total crimes: 6
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 5
  • Crowe Street with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Combs Ford has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 7.15 ranking 1th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Combs Ford)CrimesRank (Combs Ford)CrimesRank (Combs Ford)
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
Bacton7 2077 2354 23
Rattlesden3 2645 2663 21
Rickinghall6 2280 2259 22
Fressingfield4 2447 2543 25

Combs Ford 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 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202521
May 202512
April 202517
March 202518
February 202517
January 202515
December 202419
November 202432
October 202414
September 202420
August 202430

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20253
August 20243

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 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
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Combs Ford in July 2025

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

1. Fox Court (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Crowe Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Possession of weapons1
4. Needham Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Ipswich Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Campion Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Fenn Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Woodfield Lane (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1

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