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 February 2026 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clare, Hundon & Kedington crime rate of 78.05 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-65.08% decrease)
  • Other crime: (9) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Clare, Hundon & Kedington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 20
  • High Street with total crimes: 9
  • Peacocks Road 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Clare, Hundon & Kedington)CrimesRank (Clare, Hundon & Kedington)CrimesRank (Clare, Hundon & Kedington)
AbbeygateNA NA1,656 11,494 1
Newmarket EastNA NA952 2803 2
Haverhill SouthNA NA696 5715 3
TollgateNA NA730 4678 4
Haverhill EastNA NA552 7531 6
St OlavesNA NA604 6517 8
Mildenhall Kingsway & MarketNA NA442 10523 7
SouthgateNA NA482 8397 10
MindenNA NA446 9501 9
Moreton HallNA NA386 11392 11
Newmarket NorthNA NA375 12354 12
Newmarket WestNA NA259 22334 13
IceniNA NA374 13235 19
The RowsNA NA345 14321 14
Brandon CentralNA NA293 17302 15
Brandon WestNA NA303 15223 21
EastgateNA NA269 19241 16
Mildenhall Great HeathNA NA302 16240 17
Haverhill CentralNA NA271 18238 18
Haverhill NorthNA NA248 23233 20
LakenheathNA NA265 20166 26
Haverhill WestNA NA264 21215 23
ManorNA NA225 24223 22
Brandon EastNA NA181 26180 24
ExningNA NA225 25176 25
WestgateNA NA113 31141 27
RoughamNA NA140 27107 31
The Fornhams & Great BartonNA NA137 28124 28
BarninghamNA NA75 38123 29
RisbyNA NA120 2985 35
IxworthNA NA115 30109 30
BardwellNA NA93 34101 32
WithersfieldNA NA103 3281 36
StantonNA NA89 3595 33
HorringerNA NA100 3391 34
Kentford & MoultonNA NA81 3669 37
BarrowNA NA77 3768 38
Pakenham & TrostonNA NA56 3965 39
Whepstead & WickhambrookNA NA44 4147 40
Mildenhall QueenswayNA NA44 4036 43
Chedburgh & ChevingtonNA NA40 4240 41
Haverhill South EastNA NA35 4337 42

Clare, Hundon & Kedington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20257
September 20255
June 20259
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
November 20253
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20267
December 20252
November 20252
September 20256
August 20252
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 490 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.69 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202663
December 202530
November 202533
October 202556
September 202541
August 202522
July 202536
June 202523
May 202556
April 202537
March 202534
February 202537

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
February 20261
March 20253

A total of 153 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202621
December 202511
November 20255
October 202517
September 202512
August 202510
July 202514
June 20256
May 202510
April 202512
March 202518
February 20258

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20256
November 20253
October 20255
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20257
March 20254

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
October 20251
September 20255
August 20256
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20257
October 20254
September 20254
August 20251
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20256
November 20251
October 20251
July 20251
March 20254
February 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

High Crime Locations Clare, Hundon & Kedington in February 2026

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

1. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences10
Other crime8
Other theft2
2. High Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Peacocks Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Water Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
5. Westfield (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hawthorn Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Church Terrace (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Highfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Granary (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
10. Lutus Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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