Crime Rate in Clare, Hundon & Kedington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington

The total recorded crimes in Clare, Hundon & Kedington, West Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clare, Hundon & Kedington crime rate of 149.45 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 Clare, Hundon & Kedington, encompassing approximately 602 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (51.35% increase)
  • Other crime: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Clare, Hundon & Kedington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 50
  • Highfield with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Clare, Hundon & Kedington?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Clare, Hundon & Kedington reported a higher crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 759 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Clare, Hundon & Kedington witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Clare, Hundon & Kedington experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 633 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Clare, Hundon & Kedington witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clare, Hundon & Kedington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Clare, Hundon & Kedington has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 149.45 ranking 1th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Clare, Hundon & Kedington crimes were 759. The crime rate of Clare, Hundon & Kedington in 2024 was 1260.38 (year) or 105.03 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clare, Hundon & Kedington were around 633 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1051.15 (year) or 87.60 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clare, Hundon & Kedington)CrimesRank (Clare, Hundon & Kedington)CrimesRank (Clare, Hundon & Kedington)
Abbeygate90 21,656 11,494 1
Newmarket East79 3952 2803 2
Haverhill South56 4696 5715 3
Tollgate35 7730 4678 4
Haverhill East42 5552 7531 6
St Olaves29 12604 6517 8
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

Clare, Hundon & Kedington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 202411
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 486 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202537
March 202534
February 202537
January 202534
December 202429
November 202436
October 202447
September 202425
August 202427
July 202444
June 202440
May 202440

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
January 20251
October 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20254
January 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
June 20248

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 149 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202518
February 20258
January 202513
December 20246
November 202417
October 20248
September 202412
August 20248
July 20245
June 202416
May 202416

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
September 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241

High Crime Locations Clare, Hundon & Kedington in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Clare, Hundon & Kedington postcode area is presented below.

1. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total50
Violence and sexual offences36
Other crime10
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
2. Highfield (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. The Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Thurston Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Upper Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
9. Sturmer Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Westfield (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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