Crime Rate in Newmarket East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newmarket East

The total recorded crimes in Newmarket East, West Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newmarket East crime rate of 5.87 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 Newmarket East, encompassing approximately 16,872 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Newmarket East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Icewell Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Kingston Passage with total crimes: 8
  • Crown Walk with total crimes: 6

How safe is Newmarket East?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Newmarket East reported a higher crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 952 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newmarket East witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Newmarket East experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 803 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newmarket East witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newmarket East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newmarket East has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 5.87 ranking 1th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Newmarket East crimes were 952. The crime rate of Newmarket East in 2024 was 56.42 (year) or 4.70 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newmarket East were around 803 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.59 (year) or 3.97 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newmarket East)CrimesRank (Newmarket East)CrimesRank (Newmarket East)
Abbeygate99 21,656 11,494 1
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
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

Newmarket East 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 49 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20257
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202528
May 202537
April 202524
March 202519
February 202526
January 202520
December 202422
November 202418
October 202429

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 202520
January 20257
December 20242
November 20249
October 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 202510
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20259
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20242
October 20243

High Crime Locations Newmarket East in July 2025

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

1. Icewell Hill (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Kingston Passage (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Crown Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Mill Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
5. Drapery Row (Map)
Total4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rous Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Brewers Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Palace Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
9. Park Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Barley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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