Crime Rate in Abbeygate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbeygate

The total recorded crimes in Abbeygate, West Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbeygate crime rate of 4.11 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
Abbeygate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woolhall Street with total crimes: 11
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 7
  • Abbeygate Street with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Abbeygate has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 4.11 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Suffolk)CrimesRank (West Suffolk)CrimesRank (West Suffolk)
Newmarket East54 5952 2803 2
Clare, Hundon & Kedington76 2759 3633 5
Haverhill South63 3696 5715 3
Tollgate63 4730 4678 4
Haverhill East46 6552 7531 6
St Olaves31 10604 6517 8
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market23 16442 10523 7
Southgate34 7482 8397 10
Brandon Central33 8293 17302 15
Minden24 13446 9501 9
Moreton Hall32 9386 11392 11
Haverhill North29 11248 23233 20
Newmarket North20 21375 12354 12
The Rows24 12345 14321 14
Newmarket West15 26259 22334 13
Iceni24 15374 13235 19
Lakenheath24 14265 20166 26
Brandon West23 18303 15223 21
Eastgate21 20269 19241 16
Mildenhall Great Heath10 33302 16240 17
Haverhill Central23 17271 18238 18
Rougham21 19140 27107 31
Haverhill West18 23264 21215 23
Manor18 24225 24223 22
Brandon East18 22181 26180 24
Exning15 25225 25176 25
Westgate14 27113 31141 27
The Fornhams & Great Barton14 28137 28124 28
Barningham11 3275 38123 29
Risby12 29120 2985 35
Ixworth7 36115 30109 30
Withersfield11 30103 3281 36
Barrow11 3177 3768 38
Bardwell6 3993 34101 32
Stanton8 3589 3595 33
Horringer10 34100 3391 34
Kentford & Moulton1 4381 3669 37
Pakenham & Troston6 3756 3965 39
Mildenhall Queensway6 3844 4036 43
Whepstead & Wickhambrook3 4144 4147 40
Haverhill South East5 4035 4337 42
Chedburgh & Chevington1 4240 4240 41

Abbeygate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (124 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 611 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202533
January 202542
December 202433
November 202452
October 202455
September 202449
August 202450
July 202445
June 2024124
May 202457
April 202440

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 202413
July 202414
June 202412
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 202413
September 20249
August 202415
July 20248
June 202412
May 202413
April 20246

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 20259
December 202412
November 202411
October 20245
September 20245
August 202413
July 202410
June 202418
May 202411
April 20243

A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 202513
December 20246
November 202410
October 202416
September 202414
August 202419
July 202413
June 202452
May 202423
April 20247

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 101 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20252
January 202514
December 20248
November 202411
October 20243
September 20248
August 202411
July 20248
June 202414
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 276 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 202516
December 20248
November 202420
October 202439
September 202418
August 202427
July 202423
June 202454
May 202427
April 202426

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Abbeygate in March 2025

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

1. Woolhall Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
3. Abbeygate Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Merchants Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
6. Skinner Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Prospect Row (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. St Andrew'S Street North (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Ipswich Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Guildhall Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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