What is the crime rate in West Suffolk?

As of February 2026, West Suffolk has a crime rate of 4.45 per 1,000 residents, based on 801 recorded offences.

How does West Suffolk rank nationally for crime?

West Suffolk ranks #178 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in West Suffolk?

The most common crime type in West Suffolk is Violence and sexual offences with 365 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 45.6% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in West Suffolk?

As of February 2026, West Suffolk has a crime rate of 4.45 per 1,000 residents, based on 801 recorded offences.

How does West Suffolk rank nationally for crime?

West Suffolk ranks #178 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in West Suffolk?

The most common crime type in West Suffolk is Violence and sexual offences with 365 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 45.6% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

West Suffolk Crime Intelligence Report

West Suffolk recorded 801 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.45 per 1,000 residents. This places West Suffolk at #178 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 21.6% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 2.1% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

801

trending_down -21.6% vs last month

Crime Rate

4.45per 1k

Low Risk

National Rank

#178of 331

By total crime volume

Suffolk

#3rank

Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Incident

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Chestnut Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 10 Other crime: 8 Other theft: 2	10
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 12 Criminal damage and arson: 4	12
On or near Lake Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 9 Burglary: 3	9
On or near High Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7 Criminal damage and arson: 3	7
On or near A14 Map	Violence and sexual offences: 8	8
On or near Recreation Way Map	Shoplifting: 6 Bicycle theft: 1	6
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 6	6
On or near Parking Area Map	Public order: 4 Burglary: 2	4
On or near Petrol Station Map	Other theft: 5	5
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 4	4

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

801 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

365

45.6%

Criminal Damage & Arson

9.5%

Other Theft

7.9%

Shoplifting

7.0%

Burglary

6.7%

Public Order

5.5%

Vehicle Crime

4.1%

Anti-social Behaviour

3.9%

Other Crime

3.7%

Drug Offences

2.6%

Weapons Possession

2.1%

Bicycle Theft

0.7%

Robbery

0.4%

Theft from Person

0.2%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

43 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Abbeygate	88	3.9
2	Haverhill South	51	6.2
3	Clare, Hundon & Kedington	47	78.0
4	Newmarket East	44	2.6
5	Haverhill East	42	4.3

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Pakenham & Troston	2	6.6
shield	Barrow	4	39.3
shield	Whepstead & Wickhambrook	5	113.4
shield	Risby	5	48.2
shield	Horringer	5	60.5

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -21.6%

Year-on-Yeartrending_down -2.1%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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