Crime Rate in St Olaves: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Olaves

The total recorded crimes in St Olaves, West Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Olaves crime rate of 2.98 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 St Olaves, encompassing approximately 9,745 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
St Olaves Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakes Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Cossie Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is St Olaves?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, St Olaves reported a higher crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 604 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Olaves witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, St Olaves experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 517 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Olaves witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Olaves Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Olaves has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 2.98 ranking 12th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total St Olaves crimes were 604. The crime rate of St Olaves in 2024 was 61.98 (year) or 5.16 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Olaves were around 517 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.05 (year) or 4.42 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Olaves)CrimesRank (St Olaves)CrimesRank (St Olaves)
Abbeygate90 21,656 11,494 1
Clare, Hundon & Kedington90 1759 3633 5
Newmarket East79 3952 2803 2
Haverhill South56 4696 5715 3
Tollgate35 7730 4678 4
Haverhill East42 5552 7531 6
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market36 6442 10523 7
Southgate25 13482 8397 10
Iceni33 8374 13235 19
Minden30 10446 9501 9
Haverhill Central31 9271 18238 18
Moreton Hall25 15386 11392 11
Newmarket North29 11375 12354 12
Newmarket West20 16259 22334 13
The Rows20 17345 14321 14
Brandon Central25 14293 17302 15
Brandon West13 27303 15223 21
Eastgate18 21269 19241 16
Mildenhall Great Heath19 18302 16240 17
Manor18 19225 24223 22
Haverhill North17 23248 23233 20
Lakenheath16 24265 20166 26
Rougham18 20140 27107 31
Haverhill West15 25264 21215 23
Brandon East18 22181 26180 24
Exning11 29225 25176 25
Haverhill South East14 2635 4337 42
Westgate10 31113 31141 27
The Fornhams & Great Barton5 38137 28124 28
Withersfield13 28103 3281 36
Barningham6 3675 38123 29
Risby5 40120 2985 35
Ixworth5 37115 30109 30
Bardwell10 3093 34101 32
Stanton7 3289 3595 33
Horringer6 35100 3391 34
Kentford & Moulton7 3381 3669 37
Barrow6 3477 3768 38
Pakenham & Troston3 4156 3965 39
Chedburgh & Chevington5 3940 4240 41
Whepstead & Wickhambrook3 4244 4147 40
Mildenhall Queensway1 4344 4036 43

St Olaves Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 202516
February 202522
January 202526
December 202418
November 202420
October 202426
September 202426
August 202416
July 202416
June 202440
May 202423

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 St Olaves in May 2025

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

1. Oakes Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Cossie Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shearing Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wool Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Wollaston Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Trevethan Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oakes Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lancaster Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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