Crime Rate in Minden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Minden

The total recorded crimes in Minden, West Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Minden crime rate of 2.13 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 Minden, encompassing approximately 13,126 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Minden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Way with total crimes: 4
  • Langton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Minden?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Minden reported a higher crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 446 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Minden witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Minden experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 501 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Minden witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Minden Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Minden has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 2.13 ranking 16th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Minden crimes were 446. The crime rate of Minden in 2024 was 33.98 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Minden were around 501 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.17 (year) or 3.18 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Minden)CrimesRank (Minden)CrimesRank (Minden)
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
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

Minden 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 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202512
April 202511
March 202515
February 202512
January 202515
December 202412
November 202414
October 202422

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20259
April 20255
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 20248
October 20248

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
January 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Minden in July 2025

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

1. Western Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Langton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Prior'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Oliver Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Westley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Hepworth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ashwell Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Paddock Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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