Crime Rate in West Suffolk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Suffolk

The total recorded crimes in West Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 1,142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Suffolk crime rate of 6.35 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 West Suffolk, encompassing approximately 179,948 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (504) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (113) incidents (-1.74% decrease)
  • Public order: (109) incidents (4.81% increase)
West Suffolk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 38
  • Snailwell Short Road with total crimes: 10
  • Saltsman Road with total crimes: 9

West Suffolk Police Info:

Suffolk Constabulary
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  • Telephone: 101

How safe is West Suffolk?

To understand the safety of West Suffolk, we need to analyze West Suffolk crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • West Suffolk has recorded 13,366 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 74.28 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 238 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 12,284 crimes with a crime rate of 68.26, ranking it 249 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Suffolk:

    • In 2024, West Suffolk reported a higher crime volume than the Suffolk average, with 13,366 crimes compared to 10,917. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year.

    • In 2023, West Suffolk experienced a greater number of crimes than the Suffolk average, with 12,284 crimes compared to 10,912. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, West Suffolk is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Suffolk, West Suffolk has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

West Suffolk Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Newmarket East (99 crimes), and the safest, Pakenham & Troston (3 crimes), is 96 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across West Suffolk.

Similarly, the area of Bury St Edmunds Central (125 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ixworth, Honington & Barnham (17 crimes), with a difference of 108 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within West Suffolk.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Newmarket East99
Abbeygate99
Clare, Hundon & Kedington68
Haverhill East56
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market55

Safest Wards:

Chedburgh & Chevington5
Kentford & Moulton4
Bardwell4
Risby4
Pakenham & Troston3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bury St Edmunds Central125
Haverhill East & South112
Mildenhall83
South Newmarket & Racecourse82
North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning82

Safest Areas:

Barrow, Chedburgh & Sicklesmere28
Lakenheath26
Moreton Hall26
Stanton & Barningham18
Ixworth, Honington & Barnham17

West Suffolk Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Suffolk has recorded 1,142 crimes with crime rate of 6.35 ranking 266th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Suffolk.

In 2024, the total West Suffolk crimes were 13,366. The crime rate of West Suffolk in 2024 was 74.28 (year) or 6.19 (month) ranking it 238 danzarous in the UK. West Suffolk ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Suffolk were around 12,284 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.26 (year) or 5.69 (month) ranking 249 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Suffolk, West Suffolk ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of West Suffolk

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)
Mid Suffolk469 54,778 54,553 5
Babergh394 45,256 45,165 4
East Suffolk1,344 216,355 316,864 2
Ipswich1,320 114,832 115,696 1

West Suffolk 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 504 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 113 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (450 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (115 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (439 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (86 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (408 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (77 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (463 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (90 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 381 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 78 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (437 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (84 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 361 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 112 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (427 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (89 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (508 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (93 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (471 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (85 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (418 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (97 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 202516
April 202520
March 202523
February 202510
January 202519
December 20249
November 202410
October 202422
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 404 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202529
May 202541
April 202549
March 202540
February 202518
January 202537
December 202417
November 202426
October 202435
September 202429
August 202433

A total of 423 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202526
May 202533
April 202539
March 202547
February 202530
January 202541
December 202425
November 202446
October 202437
September 202441
August 202428

A total of 415 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202527
May 202531
April 202526
March 202530
February 202522
January 202565
December 202424
November 202443
October 202436
September 202437
August 202436

A total of 1069 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025113
June 2025115
May 202586
April 202569
March 202590
February 202564
January 202566
December 2024112
November 202488
October 202493
September 202476
August 202497

A total of 76 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20252
April 20258
March 20256
February 20259
January 20252
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 5267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 438.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 508 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025504
June 2025450
May 2025439
April 2025408
March 2025463
February 2025381
January 2025437
December 2024361
November 2024427
October 2024508
September 2024471
August 2024418

A total of 946 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 2025101
May 202567
April 202573
March 202578
February 202561
January 202584
December 202486
November 202489
October 202482
September 202477
August 202478

A total of 425 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202521
May 202533
April 202544
March 202545
February 202528
January 202542
December 202438
November 202442
October 202430
September 202437
August 202429

A total of 765 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025106
June 202581
May 202552
April 202577
March 202546
February 202541
January 202546
December 202428
November 202449
October 202462
September 202482
August 202495

A total of 894 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025109
June 2025104
May 202584
April 202570
March 202570
February 202568
January 202550
December 202444
November 202466
October 202481
September 202485
August 202463

A total of 749 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202549
May 202567
April 202558
March 202554
February 202578
January 202549
December 202456
November 202466
October 202486
September 202463
August 202481

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 101 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202511
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 202413
November 202413
October 202415
September 20245
August 20243

High Crime Locations West Suffolk in July 2025

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

1. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total38
Violence and sexual offences22
Other crime14
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Snailwell Short Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Saltsman Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Merchants Place (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
5. Icewell Hill (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime2
6. Woolhall Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Robbery1
Drugs1

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