The total recorded crimes in Debenham, Mid Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Debenham crime rate of 46.86 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 Debenham, encompassing approximately 106 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Debenham, we need to analyze Debenham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Mid Suffolk:
In 2024, Debenham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 57 crimes compared to 184.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Debenham recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.
In 2023, Debenham had fewer crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 48 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Debenham recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Mid Suffolk, Debenham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Debenham has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 46.86 ranking 22th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK
In 2024, the total Debenham crimes were 57. The crime rate of Debenham in 2024 was 534.21 (year) or 44.52 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Debenham were around 48 crimes with yearly crime rate of 449.86 (year) or 37.49 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Debenham) | Crimes | Rank (Debenham) | Crimes | Rank (Debenham) | |
| Combs Ford | 34 | 4 | 690 | 1 | 633 | 1 |
| Claydon & Barham | 39 | 1 | 208 | 9 | 215 | 9 |
| Chilton | 32 | 5 | 337 | 2 | 413 | 2 |
| Thurston | 36 | 2 | 269 | 7 | 269 | 6 |
| Palgrave | 6 | 21 | 276 | 6 | 300 | 3 |
| Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden | 34 | 3 | 320 | 3 | 272 | 5 |
| Stow Thorney | 21 | 8 | 279 | 4 | 294 | 4 |
| Elmswell & Woolpit | 32 | 6 | 279 | 5 | 268 | 7 |
| Needham Market | 23 | 7 | 225 | 8 | 226 | 8 |
| Bramford | 21 | 9 | 145 | 13 | 168 | 11 |
| Hoxne & Worlingworth | 12 | 12 | 203 | 10 | 177 | 10 |
| Mendlesham | 19 | 10 | 135 | 14 | 113 | 16 |
| Battisford & Ringshall | 8 | 18 | 166 | 11 | 160 | 12 |
| St Peter's | 15 | 11 | 118 | 18 | 116 | 15 |
| Onehouse | 11 | 13 | 149 | 12 | 136 | 13 |
| Eye | 7 | 20 | 125 | 16 | 134 | 14 |
| Rickinghall | 9 | 14 | 80 | 22 | 59 | 22 |
| Stonham | 3 | 24 | 135 | 15 | 76 | 19 |
| Bacton | 9 | 15 | 77 | 23 | 54 | 23 |
| Fressingfield | 8 | 16 | 47 | 25 | 43 | 25 |
| Walsham-le-Willows | 8 | 17 | 102 | 19 | 107 | 17 |
| Blakenham | 7 | 19 | 125 | 17 | 97 | 18 |
| Gislingham | 3 | 25 | 97 | 20 | 76 | 20 |
| Rattlesden | 1 | 26 | 45 | 26 | 63 | 21 |
| Stradbroke & Laxfield | 4 | 23 | 89 | 21 | 36 | 26 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 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 Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In January 2025, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 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 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Debenham postcode area is presented below.