Crime Rate in Rougham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rougham

The total recorded crimes in Rougham, West Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rougham crime rate of 331.75 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 Rougham, encompassing approximately 63 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Rougham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saltsman Road with total crimes: 10
  • Kingshall Street with total crimes: 2
  • Smithy Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rougham?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Rougham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 140 crimes compared to 311.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rougham recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Rougham had fewer crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 107 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rougham recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rougham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rougham has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 331.75 ranking 23th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Rougham crimes were 140. The crime rate of Rougham in 2024 was 2211.69 (year) or 184.31 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rougham were around 107 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1690.36 (year) or 140.86 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rougham)CrimesRank (Rougham)CrimesRank (Rougham)
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
Mildenhall Great Heath21 24302 16240 17
Haverhill Central28 17271 18238 18
Haverhill North27 18248 23233 20
Lakenheath26 19265 20166 26
Manor24 21225 24223 22
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

Rougham 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 20257
April 202515
March 20258
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241

High Crime Locations Rougham in July 2025

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

1. Saltsman Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Kingshall Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Smithy Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Norse Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Willis Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Priors Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Drury Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Mouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. Felsham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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