Crime Rate in Palgrave: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Palgrave

The total recorded crimes in Palgrave, Mid Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Palgrave crime rate of 193.55 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 Palgrave, encompassing approximately 108 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Palgrave Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Rose Lane Close with total crimes: 6
  • Mellis Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Palgrave?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Palgrave reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 276 crimes compared to 184. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Palgrave witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Palgrave experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 300 crimes compared to 175. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Palgrave witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Palgrave Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Palgrave has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 193.55 ranking 9th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Palgrave crimes were 276. The crime rate of Palgrave in 2024 was 2543.78 (year) or 211.98 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Palgrave were around 300 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2764.98 (year) or 230.41 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Palgrave)CrimesRank (Palgrave)CrimesRank (Palgrave)
Combs Ford64 1690 1633 1
Chilton48 2337 2413 2
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

Palgrave 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 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20253
August 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
January 20253
November 20246

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 202512
March 20256
February 20253
January 202524
December 20246
November 20246
October 202415
August 202412

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
April 20256
March 20253
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20259
May 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
August 20246

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
August 20246

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
January 20253
October 20243

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253

High Crime Locations Palgrave in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
2. Rose Lane Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Mellis Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary6

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