Crime Rate in Mildenhall Great Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mildenhall Great Heath

The total recorded crimes in Mildenhall Great Heath, West Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mildenhall Great Heath crime rate of 3.27 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 Mildenhall Great Heath, encompassing approximately 6,423 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mildenhall Great Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pembroke Close with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Clare Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Mildenhall Great Heath?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Mildenhall Great Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 302 crimes compared to 311.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Mildenhall Great Heath witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Mildenhall Great Heath had fewer crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 240 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Mildenhall Great Heath witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Suffolk, Mildenhall Great Heath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Mildenhall Great Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mildenhall Great Heath has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 3.27 ranking 24th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Mildenhall Great Heath crimes were 302. The crime rate of Mildenhall Great Heath in 2024 was 47.02 (year) or 3.92 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mildenhall Great Heath were around 240 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.36 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mildenhall Great Heath)CrimesRank (Mildenhall Great Heath)CrimesRank (Mildenhall Great Heath)
Abbeygate99 21,656 11,494 1
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
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

Mildenhall Great Heath 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202526
May 20258
April 20258
March 20255
February 202515
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 202412

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 202427
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Mildenhall Great Heath in July 2025

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

1. Pembroke Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Clare Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Junction Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Girton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Cavendish Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. St John'S Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Scott Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bunbury Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Finchley Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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