Crime Rate in Palgrave: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Palgrave

The total recorded crimes in Palgrave, Mid Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Palgrave crime rate of 248.85 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 Mar were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Palgrave Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crossroads with total crimes: 9
  • Airport/Airfield with total crimes: 3
  • Lion Road with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Palgrave has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 248.85 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)
Combs Ford63 1690 1633 1
Chilton35 2337 2413 2
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden29 4320 3272 5
Elmswell & Woolpit32 3279 5268 7
Stow Thorney26 6279 4294 4
Thurston19 8269 7269 6
Bramford23 7145 13168 11
Needham Market18 9225 8226 8
Claydon & Barham17 10208 9215 9
Hoxne & Worlingworth13 11203 10177 10
Battisford & Ringshall10 14166 11160 12
Onehouse6 20149 12136 13
Blakenham13 12125 1797 18
Walsham-le-Willows10 13102 19107 17
Eye10 15125 16134 14
Mendlesham8 18135 14113 16
St Peter's4 23118 18116 15
Stonham2 24135 1576 19
Stradbroke & Laxfield8 1689 2136 26
Rickinghall8 1780 2259 22
Bacton6 1977 2354 23
Gislingham5 2297 2076 20
Rattlesden2 2645 2663 21
Debenham5 2157 2448 24
Fressingfield2 2547 2543 25

Palgrave Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20253
November 20246
July 20246
May 20243
April 20246

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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
August 20243

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 202524
December 20246
November 20246
October 202415
August 202412
July 20243
June 202430
May 202412
April 202415

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

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
October 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 6 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
April 20243

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246

High Crime Locations Palgrave in March 2025

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

1. The Crossroads (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
3. Lion Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Blands Farm Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Mellis Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
6. Old Norwich Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Leys Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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