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 May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter's crime rate of 0.04 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 May were:

  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (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
  • Kent Road with total crimes: 4
  • Kettlelea Court with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the St Peter's has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 0.68 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)
Combs Ford34 4690 1633 1
Claydon & Barham39 1208 9215 9
Chilton32 5337 2413 2
Thurston36 2269 7269 6
Palgrave6 21276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden34 3320 3272 5
Stow Thorney21 8279 4294 4
Elmswell & Woolpit32 6279 5268 7
Needham Market23 7225 8226 8
Bramford21 9145 13168 11
Hoxne & Worlingworth12 12203 10177 10
Mendlesham19 10135 14113 16
Battisford & Ringshall8 18166 11160 12
Onehouse11 13149 12136 13
Eye7 20125 16134 14
Rickinghall9 1480 2259 22
Stonham3 24135 1576 19
Bacton9 1577 2354 23
Fressingfield8 1647 2543 25
Walsham-le-Willows8 17102 19107 17
Blakenham7 19125 1797 18
Gislingham3 2597 2076 20
Rattlesden1 2645 2663 21
Stradbroke & Laxfield4 2389 2136 26
Debenham5 2257 2448 24

St Peter's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Peter's in May 2025

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

1. Recreation Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Public order2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Kent Road (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Other crime1
3. Kettlelea Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Lydgate Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Curwen Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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