Crime Rate in West Suffolk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Suffolk

The total recorded crimes in West Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 1,000 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Suffolk crime rate of 5.56 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (463) incidents (21.52% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (90) incidents (40.62% increase)
  • Other theft: (78) incidents (27.87% increase)
West Suffolk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 42
  • River Lane with total crimes: 13
  • High Street with total crimes: 12

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, Abbeygate (92 crimes), and the safest, Kentford & Moulton (1 crimes), is 91 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across West Suffolk.

Similarly, the area of Bury St Edmunds Central (129 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ixworth, Honington & Barnham (17 crimes), with a difference of 112 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within West Suffolk.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Abbeygate92
Clare, Hundon & Kedington76
Haverhill South63
Tollgate63
Newmarket East54

Safest Wards:

Bardwell6
Haverhill South East5
Whepstead & Wickhambrook3
Chedburgh & Chevington1
Kentford & Moulton1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bury St Edmunds Central129
Haverhill East & South88
Brandon74
Eastgate & Southgate65
Haverhill North58

Safest Areas:

Bury St Edmunds West30
Red Lodge, Icklingham & Moulton30
Lakenheath24
Stanton & Barningham21
Ixworth, Honington & Barnham17

West Suffolk Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the West Suffolk has recorded 1,000 crimes with crime rate of 5.56 ranking 10039th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)
Mid Suffolk401 54,778 54,553 5
Babergh459 45,256 45,165 4
East Suffolk1,183 216,355 316,864 2
Ipswich1,134 114,832 115,696 1

West Suffolk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 424 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 101 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (998 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (224 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4888 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 488.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 998 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025463
February 2025381
January 2025437
December 2024361
November 2024427
October 2024508
September 2024471
August 2024418
July 2024424
June 2024998

A total of 706 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 70.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202541
January 202546
December 202428
November 202449
October 202462
September 202482
August 202495
July 202473
June 2024184

A total of 119 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 202413
November 202413
October 202415
September 20245
August 20243
July 202417
June 202438

A total of 441 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202522
January 202565
December 202424
November 202443
October 202436
September 202437
August 202436
July 202438
June 2024110

A total of 996 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 99.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202590
February 202564
January 202566
December 2024112
November 202488
October 202493
September 202476
August 202497
July 202486
June 2024224

A total of 370 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202528
January 202542
December 202438
November 202442
October 202430
September 202437
August 202429
July 202419
June 202460

A total of 373 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202530
January 202541
December 202425
November 202446
October 202437
September 202441
August 202428
July 202428
June 202450

A total of 890 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 89.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
February 202561
January 202584
December 202486
November 202489
October 202482
September 202477
August 202478
July 202487
June 2024168

A total of 156 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202510
January 202519
December 20249
November 202410
October 202422
September 202413
August 202415
July 202413
June 202422

A total of 824 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 82.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202570
February 202568
January 202550
December 202444
November 202466
October 202481
September 202485
August 202463
July 2024101
June 2024196

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 748 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202578
January 202549
December 202456
November 202466
October 202486
September 202463
August 202481
July 202461
June 2024154

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20252
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 202414

A total of 327 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202518
January 202537
December 202417
November 202426
October 202435
September 202429
August 202433
July 202434
June 202458

High Crime Locations West Suffolk in March 2025

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

1. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences22
Other crime18
Public order2
2. River Lane (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. High Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
4. Woolhall Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person1
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Other crime1
6. Market Hill (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Other crime1

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