Crime Rate in St Peter's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Peter's

The total recorded crimes in St Peter's, Mid Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter's crime rate of 0.06 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 St Peter's, encompassing approximately 393,143 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Peter's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Recreation Road with total crimes: 7
  • Town Green with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is St Peter's?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, St Peter's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 118 crimes compared to 184.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Peter's recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

    • In 2023, St Peter's had fewer crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 116 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Peter's recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Peter's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Peter's has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 7th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total St Peter's crimes were 118. The crime rate of St Peter's in 2024 was 9.77 (year) or 0.81 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Peter's were around 116 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.22 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)
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
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

St Peter's 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (1 incidents) and then Other theft 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 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20256
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations St Peter's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Peter's postcode area is presented below.

1. Recreation Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Town Green (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Kent Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kettlelea Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. B1115 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Lucena Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Rydal Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lydgate Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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