Crime Rate in Westgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westgate

The total recorded crimes in Westgate, West Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westgate crime rate of 0.06 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 Westgate, encompassing approximately 135,888 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Westgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chevington Close with total crimes: 4
  • Gardiner Close with total crimes: 1
  • Petticoat Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Westgate?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Westgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 113 crimes compared to 311.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Westgate recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Westgate had fewer crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 141 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Westgate recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westgate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Westgate has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 34th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Westgate crimes were 113. The crime rate of Westgate in 2024 was 44.68 (year) or 3.72 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westgate were around 141 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.71 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westgate)CrimesRank (Westgate)CrimesRank (Westgate)
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
Rougham21 23140 27107 31
Brandon East21 25181 26180 24
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

Westgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

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

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Westgate in July 2025

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

1. Chevington Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gardiner Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Petticoat Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Caulfield Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Linton Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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