Crime Rate in St Olaves: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Olaves

The total recorded crimes in St Olaves, West Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Olaves crime rate of 3.18 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Olaves Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sussex Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Suffolk Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Olaves has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.18 ranking 10th 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.

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
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market23 16442 10523 7
Southgate34 7482 8397 10
Brandon Central33 8293 17302 15
Minden24 13446 9501 9
Moreton Hall32 9386 11392 11
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

St Olaves Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202522
January 202526
December 202418
November 202420
October 202426
September 202426
August 202416
July 202416
June 202440
May 202423
April 202419

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243

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

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

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Olaves in March 2025

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

1. Sussex Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Suffolk Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Redwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cossie Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Wool Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parkington Walk (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
8. Everard Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Devon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sandlands Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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