Crime Rate in Mildenhall Great Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mildenhall Great Heath

The total recorded crimes in Mildenhall Great Heath, West Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mildenhall Great Heath crime rate of 2.96 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 Mildenhall Great Heath, encompassing approximately 6,423 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mildenhall Great Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavendish Close with total crimes: 5
  • Clare Close with total crimes: 3
  • St John'S Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Mildenhall Great Heath?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Mildenhall Great Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 302 crimes compared to 311.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Mildenhall Great Heath witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Mildenhall Great Heath had fewer crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 240 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Mildenhall Great Heath witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mildenhall Great Heath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mildenhall Great Heath has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 2.96 ranking 18th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Mildenhall Great Heath crimes were 302. The crime rate of Mildenhall Great Heath in 2024 was 47.02 (year) or 3.92 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mildenhall Great Heath were around 240 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.36 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mildenhall Great Heath)CrimesRank (Mildenhall Great Heath)CrimesRank (Mildenhall Great Heath)
Abbeygate90 21,656 11,494 1
Clare, Hundon & Kedington90 1759 3633 5
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
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

Mildenhall Great Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20255
February 202515
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 202412
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 202427
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Mildenhall Great Heath in May 2025

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

1. Cavendish Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Clare Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. St John'S Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Emmanuel Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Helena Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Downing Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Hanmer Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Bunbury Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Trinity Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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