Crime Rate in Mendlesham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mendlesham

The total recorded crimes in Mendlesham, Mid Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendlesham crime rate of 91.10 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 Mendlesham, encompassing approximately 186 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Mendlesham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Griffin Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Ducksen Road with total crimes: 2
  • Fen View with total crimes: 2

How safe is Mendlesham?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Mendlesham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 135 crimes compared to 184.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mendlesham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Mendlesham had fewer crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 113 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mendlesham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mendlesham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mendlesham has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 91.10 ranking 12th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Mendlesham crimes were 135. The crime rate of Mendlesham in 2024 was 723.47 (year) or 60.29 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mendlesham were around 113 crimes with yearly crime rate of 605.57 (year) or 50.46 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mendlesham)CrimesRank (Mendlesham)CrimesRank (Mendlesham)
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
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

Mendlesham 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 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202511
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
September 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Mendlesham in July 2025

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

1. Griffin Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
2. Ducksen Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Fen View (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Braybrooke Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Old Station Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Brockford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Babb'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. St Andrews Mead (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Redlingfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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