Crime Rate in Clare, Hundon & Kedington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington

The total recorded crimes in Clare, Hundon & Kedington, West Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clare, Hundon & Kedington crime rate of 112.92 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 Clare, Hundon & Kedington, encompassing approximately 602 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (56.52% increase)
  • Other crime: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Clare, Hundon & Kedington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 38
  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Birdbrook with total crimes: 3

How safe is Clare, Hundon & Kedington?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Clare, Hundon & Kedington reported a higher crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 759 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Clare, Hundon & Kedington witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Clare, Hundon & Kedington experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 633 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Clare, Hundon & Kedington witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clare, Hundon & Kedington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Clare, Hundon & Kedington has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 112.92 ranking 3th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Clare, Hundon & Kedington crimes were 759. The crime rate of Clare, Hundon & Kedington in 2024 was 1260.38 (year) or 105.03 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clare, Hundon & Kedington were around 633 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1051.15 (year) or 87.60 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clare, Hundon & Kedington)CrimesRank (Clare, Hundon & Kedington)CrimesRank (Clare, Hundon & Kedington)
Abbeygate99 21,656 11,494 1
Newmarket East99 1952 2803 2
Haverhill South52 6696 5715 3
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

Clare, Hundon & Kedington 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 36 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202523
May 202556
April 202537
March 202534
February 202537
January 202534
December 202429
November 202436
October 202447

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20257
March 20254
January 20251
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 112 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 202510
April 202512
March 202518
February 20258
January 202513
December 20246
November 202417
October 20248

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20259
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 202411

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

High Crime Locations Clare, Hundon & Kedington in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Clare, Hundon & Kedington postcode area is presented below.

1. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total38
Violence and sexual offences22
Other crime14
Criminal damage and arson2
2. High Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Birdbrook (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Greys Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Pippin Post Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Upper Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Water Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. Barton Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Church Park (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Highfield (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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