Crime Rate in Southgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southgate

The total recorded crimes in Southgate, West Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southgate crime rate of 0.37 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 Southgate, encompassing approximately 84,247 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Southgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 7
  • River Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Macmillan Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Southgate?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Southgate reported a higher crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 482 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Southgate witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Southgate experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 397 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Southgate witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southgate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Southgate has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 0.37 ranking 11th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Southgate crimes were 482. The crime rate of Southgate in 2024 was 12.87 (year) or 1.07 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southgate were around 397 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.42 (year) or 0.95 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southgate)CrimesRank (Southgate)CrimesRank (Southgate)
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
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

Southgate 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 15 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 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 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202513
April 202522
March 202518
February 202513
January 20258
December 202415
November 202431
October 202422

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20246

A total of 3 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
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 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. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Southgate in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
2. River Lane (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Macmillan Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Robin Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Sandpiper Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
7. Abbots Gate (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Wilks Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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