Crime Rate in Abbeygate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbeygate

The total recorded crimes in Abbeygate, West Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbeygate crime rate of 4.42 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 Abbeygate, encompassing approximately 22,407 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-28.21% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
Abbeygate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchants Place with total crimes: 11
  • Woolhall Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Abbeygate?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Abbeygate reported a higher crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 1,656 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbeygate witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Abbeygate experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 1,494 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbeygate witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Suffolk, Abbeygate has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Abbeygate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Abbeygate has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 4.42 ranking 2th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Abbeygate crimes were 1,656. The crime rate of Abbeygate in 2024 was 73.90 (year) or 6.16 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbeygate were around 1,494 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.67 (year) or 5.56 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbeygate)CrimesRank (Abbeygate)CrimesRank (Abbeygate)
Newmarket East99 1952 2803 2
Haverhill South52 6696 5715 3
Clare, Hundon & Kedington68 3759 3633 5
Tollgate48 7730 4678 4
Haverhill East56 4552 7531 6
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market55 5442 10523 7
St Olaves46 8604 6517 8
Southgate31 11482 8397 10
Minden28 16446 9501 9
The Rows39 9345 14321 14
Iceni33 10374 13235 19
Moreton Hall26 20386 11392 11
Newmarket North23 22375 12354 12
Exning30 12225 25176 25
Newmarket West12 31259 22334 13
Haverhill West29 13264 21215 23
Brandon Central29 14293 17302 15
Brandon West28 15303 15223 21
Eastgate18 26269 19241 16
Mildenhall Great Heath21 24302 16240 17
Haverhill Central28 17271 18238 18
Haverhill North27 18248 23233 20
Lakenheath26 19265 20166 26
Manor24 21225 24223 22
Rougham21 23140 27107 31
Brandon East21 25181 26180 24
Westgate8 34113 31141 27
Withersfield13 27103 3281 36
The Fornhams & Great Barton12 32137 28124 28
Barningham12 2875 38123 29
Risby4 42120 2985 35
Haverhill South East12 2935 4337 42
Ixworth10 33115 30109 30
Barrow12 3077 3768 38
Bardwell4 4193 34101 32
Stanton6 3789 3595 33
Horringer7 36100 3391 34
Mildenhall Queensway7 3544 4036 43
Kentford & Moulton4 4081 3669 37
Whepstead & Wickhambrook6 3844 4147 40
Pakenham & Troston3 4356 3965 39
Chedburgh & Chevington5 3940 4240 41

Abbeygate 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 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202539
May 202541
April 202542
March 202531
February 202533
January 202542
December 202433
November 202452
October 202455

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 20253
April 20254
March 202512
February 20258
January 20259
December 202412
November 202411
October 20245

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 202519
April 202512
March 202511
February 20257
January 202516
December 20248
November 202420
October 202439

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 202511
February 20252
January 202514
December 20248
November 202411
October 20243

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 20259
April 202513
March 20257
February 20258
January 202513
December 20246
November 202410
October 202416

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20252
April 20257
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20248
October 20245

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 202413

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242

High Crime Locations Abbeygate in July 2025

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

1. Merchants Place (Map)
Total11
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Woolhall Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Elseys Yard (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
5. Angel Hill (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Abbeygate Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. St Andrew'S Street North (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Blomfield Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Ipswich Court (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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