WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Crime in Mendlesham, Mid Suffolk

Comprehensive safety analysis for Mendlesham, localized within Mid Suffolk.

Total Crimes

9
trending_down -43.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

28.92per 1k
trending_down -6.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

2,973

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences4
Anti-social Behaviour2
Vehicle Crime2
Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Park/Open Space Map
Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Hockey Hill Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Mill Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near High Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Cedars Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Huggins Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Brockford Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Dove Lane Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Mid Suffolk district.

Local Rank

#15safest in Mid Suffolk

National Safety

Top 11%Safest

City Average

39.86per 1k

Local Policing

Debenham and Eye

Suffolk Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour to include behaviour of vehicle users

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

CPT patrols have continued in Pill Box, Fressingfield, following previous ASB reports, with no further issues identified.
Ongoing patrols and enforcement in relation to vehicle ASB in Eye have resulted in positive engagement.
Sustained patrols at known hotspots, including the BP Garage, Scole, have resulted in a full reduction in vehicle‑related ASB over the last three months.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Targeting overnight offences within the rural community.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

Targeted patrols are being conducted to address overnight offending within the rural community, focusing on known hotspot locations and peak offending times. Activity includes high‑visibility and mobile patrols, intelligence‑led deployment, and engagement with rural residents to deter crimes such as theft, burglary, vehicle crime, and plant or machinery theft. Patrols will continue to provide reassurance and disrupt offending behaviour.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL1

Pop In - Redlingfield

meeting

Come and say hello to your local officers, Officers will be there in person to meet any local residents who have any personal concerns or local issues they would like to discuss. Officers will also be offering free UV Security marking for bikes and other property.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Redlingfield Green Redlingfield

JUL2

Street meet - Kenton

meeting

Why not come and say hello to one of your local Community Police Team officers. Who will be in Kenton. We will be happy to speak to anyone who has any local concerns or issues that they wish to discuss. Otherwise, should you just wish to chat to a local police officer, feel free to come along and say hello!

schedule

10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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All Saints Church Church Lane Kenton

JUL7

Drop In - Eye Library

meeting

Why not come and say hello to one of your local Community Police Team officers. Who will be at Eye Library. We will be happy to speak to anyone who has any local concerns or issues that they wish to discuss. Otherwise, should you just wish to chat to a local police officer, feel free to come along and say hello!

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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6 Cross St, Eye IP23 7AA

JUL14

Pop In -Bedfield and Monk Soham

meeting

Come and say hello to your local officers, Officers will be there in person to meet any local residents who have any personal concerns or local issues they would like to discuss. Officers will also be offering free UV Security marking for bikes and other property.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Bedfield Village Hall Bedfield IP13 6AX

JUL20

Street meet - Palgrave

meeting

Why not come and say hello to one of your local Community Police Team officers. Who will be in Palgrave. We will be happy to speak to anyone who has any local concerns or issues that they wish to discuss. Otherwise, should you just wish to chat to a local police officer, feel free to come along and say hello!

schedule

10:30 AM — 11:00 AM

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Palgrave Community Centre 10 Rose Lane Palgrave

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