Crime Rate in Newmarket East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newmarket East

The total recorded crimes in Newmarket East, West Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newmarket East crime rate of 4.68 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 Newmarket East, encompassing approximately 16,872 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (54.17% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Newmarket East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drapery Row with total crimes: 6
  • Palace Street with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

How safe is Newmarket East?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Newmarket East reported a higher crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 952 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newmarket East witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Newmarket East experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 803 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newmarket East witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Suffolk, Newmarket East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Newmarket East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newmarket East has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 ranking 3th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Newmarket East crimes were 952. The crime rate of Newmarket East in 2024 was 56.42 (year) or 4.70 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newmarket East were around 803 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.59 (year) or 3.97 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newmarket East)CrimesRank (Newmarket East)CrimesRank (Newmarket East)
Abbeygate90 21,656 11,494 1
Clare, Hundon & Kedington90 1759 3633 5
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

Newmarket East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202524
March 202519
February 202526
January 202520
December 202422
November 202418
October 202429
September 202438
August 202426
July 202425
June 202458
May 202430

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 202520
January 20257
December 20242
November 20249
October 20243
September 202410
August 202411
July 20246
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Newmarket East in May 2025

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

1. Drapery Row (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. Palace Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Sassoon Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Brewers Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
6. Melton Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
7. Icewell Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Marino Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
10. Kingston Passage (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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