Crime Rate in Westgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westgate

The total recorded crimes in Westgate, West Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westgate crime rate of 0.10 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Westgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caulfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Abbotsbury Road with total crimes: 2
  • Petticoat Lane with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Westgate has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 27th 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.

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
St Olaves31 10604 6517 8
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
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

Westgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241

High Crime Locations Westgate in March 2025

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

1. Caulfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Abbotsbury Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petticoat Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Hervey Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Lilley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brooklands Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Chevington Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. South Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Westgarth Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Canute Court (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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