Crime Rate in Moreton Hall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moreton Hall

The total recorded crimes in Moreton Hall, West Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moreton Hall crime rate of 1.90 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 Moreton Hall, encompassing approximately 16,865 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Moreton Hall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Boldero Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Moreton Hall?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Moreton Hall reported a higher crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 386 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Moreton Hall witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 42 other cities.

    • In 2023, Moreton Hall experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 392 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Moreton Hall witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 42 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Moreton Hall Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Moreton Hall has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.90 ranking 9th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Moreton Hall crimes were 386. The crime rate of Moreton Hall in 2024 was 22.89 (year) or 1.91 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moreton Hall were around 392 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.24 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Suffolk)CrimesRank (West Suffolk)CrimesRank (West Suffolk)
Abbeygate92 11,656 11,494 1
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
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

Moreton Hall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 202413
September 20245
August 202413
July 20249
June 202412
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 202513
December 20248
November 20246
October 202411
September 20246
August 202421
July 20245
June 202422
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Moreton Hall in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Boldero Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Sutton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Lawson Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Lambourne Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bedingfeld Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Skyliner Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Beale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Greenways Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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