The total recorded crimes in Ixworth, West Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ixworth crime rate of 33.22 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 Ixworth, encompassing approximately 150 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Ixworth, we need to analyze Ixworth crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to West Suffolk:
In 2024, Ixworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 115 crimes compared to 311.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ixworth recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.
In 2023, Ixworth had fewer crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 109 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ixworth recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in West Suffolk, Ixworth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Ixworth has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 33.22 ranking 37th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK
In 2024, the total Ixworth crimes were 115. The crime rate of Ixworth in 2024 was 764.12 (year) or 63.68 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Ixworth were around 109 crimes with yearly crime rate of 724.25 (year) or 60.35 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Ixworth) | Crimes | Rank (Ixworth) | Crimes | Rank (Ixworth) | |
| Abbeygate | 90 | 2 | 1,656 | 1 | 1,494 | 1 |
| Clare, Hundon & Kedington | 90 | 1 | 759 | 3 | 633 | 5 |
| Newmarket East | 79 | 3 | 952 | 2 | 803 | 2 |
| Haverhill South | 56 | 4 | 696 | 5 | 715 | 3 |
| Tollgate | 35 | 7 | 730 | 4 | 678 | 4 |
| Haverhill East | 42 | 5 | 552 | 7 | 531 | 6 |
| St Olaves | 29 | 12 | 604 | 6 | 517 | 8 |
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 36 | 6 | 442 | 10 | 523 | 7 |
| Southgate | 25 | 13 | 482 | 8 | 397 | 10 |
| Iceni | 33 | 8 | 374 | 13 | 235 | 19 |
| Minden | 30 | 10 | 446 | 9 | 501 | 9 |
| Haverhill Central | 31 | 9 | 271 | 18 | 238 | 18 |
| Moreton Hall | 25 | 15 | 386 | 11 | 392 | 11 |
| Newmarket North | 29 | 11 | 375 | 12 | 354 | 12 |
| Newmarket West | 20 | 16 | 259 | 22 | 334 | 13 |
| The Rows | 20 | 17 | 345 | 14 | 321 | 14 |
| Brandon Central | 25 | 14 | 293 | 17 | 302 | 15 |
| Brandon West | 13 | 27 | 303 | 15 | 223 | 21 |
| Eastgate | 18 | 21 | 269 | 19 | 241 | 16 |
| Mildenhall Great Heath | 19 | 18 | 302 | 16 | 240 | 17 |
| Manor | 18 | 19 | 225 | 24 | 223 | 22 |
| Haverhill North | 17 | 23 | 248 | 23 | 233 | 20 |
| Lakenheath | 16 | 24 | 265 | 20 | 166 | 26 |
| Rougham | 18 | 20 | 140 | 27 | 107 | 31 |
| Haverhill West | 15 | 25 | 264 | 21 | 215 | 23 |
| Brandon East | 18 | 22 | 181 | 26 | 180 | 24 |
| Exning | 11 | 29 | 225 | 25 | 176 | 25 |
| Haverhill South East | 14 | 26 | 35 | 43 | 37 | 42 |
| Westgate | 10 | 31 | 113 | 31 | 141 | 27 |
| The Fornhams & Great Barton | 5 | 38 | 137 | 28 | 124 | 28 |
| Withersfield | 13 | 28 | 103 | 32 | 81 | 36 |
| Barningham | 6 | 36 | 75 | 38 | 123 | 29 |
| Risby | 5 | 40 | 120 | 29 | 85 | 35 |
| Bardwell | 10 | 30 | 93 | 34 | 101 | 32 |
| Stanton | 7 | 32 | 89 | 35 | 95 | 33 |
| Horringer | 6 | 35 | 100 | 33 | 91 | 34 |
| Kentford & Moulton | 7 | 33 | 81 | 36 | 69 | 37 |
| Barrow | 6 | 34 | 77 | 37 | 68 | 38 |
| Pakenham & Troston | 3 | 41 | 56 | 39 | 65 | 39 |
| Chedburgh & Chevington | 5 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 41 |
| Whepstead & Wickhambrook | 3 | 42 | 44 | 41 | 47 | 40 |
| Mildenhall Queensway | 1 | 43 | 44 | 40 | 36 | 43 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 7 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 5 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ixworth postcode area is presented below.