WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Crime in eastgate, west suffolk

Comprehensive safety analysis for eastgate, localized within west suffolk.

Total Crimes

11
trending_down -8.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

30.96per 1k
trending_down -2.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

2,549

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour4
Violence & Sexual Offences2
Other Theft1
Other Crime1
Bicycle Theft1
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near The Vinefields Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Barwell Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Cannon Street Map
Bicycle theft: 1
1
On or near The Broadway Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Boughton Way Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Holderness Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1

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Local Rank

#31safest in west suffolk

City Average

56.94per 1k

Local Policing

Bury St Edmunds Town South

Suffolk Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Bury St Edmunds Town Centre has persistently been subject to high levels of alcohol related anti-social behaviour. The impact of this being felt by both the public, partners and local business owners. Whilst over the last two years significant work and success has been identified this still remains a local priority.

Issued: 31 Mar 2026

Status Update

Over thirty Community Protection Notices and Warning Letters have been issued and the subsequent enforcement of over 100 arrests.
Enforcement of the Public Space Protection Order.
Five Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions Obtained.
A Multi Agency working group looking at the causes and what diversion can be put in place.

Actioned: 31 Mar 2026

A spike is reported retail crime, both locally and nationally continues to feature. This is both in our urban and rural areas of Bury St Edmunds.

Issued: 31 Mar 2026

Status Update

Police will be engaging and supporting businesses in Bury St Edmunds to identify repeat offenders, provide crime prevention advice, and take appropriate action. The Community Team continue to work with the Business Improvement District, utilising the platform of Shop Safe to support targeted activity. The Community Team have been successful in obtaining two Criminal Behaviour Orders to tackle the most persistent offenders. An adult male has recently been convicted as a result of a breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order, where he has entered a retail premises he is prohibited from. This male will serve 18 weeks in prison.

Actioned: 31 Mar 2026

Following a rise in reports of drug supply and reported violence offences predominantly within Bury St Edmunds Town Centre this has been adopted as a local priority.

Issued: 31 Mar 2026

Status Update

Multi-agency working group to discuss diversion opportunities.
Exploring opportunities to design out crime.
Targeted patrol locations
Use of stop search legislation
Warrants.
Following our targeted activity over ten young people have been arrested, where charges have been brought and other remain under investigation.

Actioned: 31 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

JUN14

Street Meet – Sergeants Walk

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PC 1704 Bond will be holding a targeted community engagement on Sergeants Walk, Bury St Edmunds to discuss local Policing objectives in Bury St Edmunds Town Centre. PC Bond will be available to discuss what work has been done to reduce Anti-Social Behaviour in Bury St Edmunds Town Centre and on hand to discuss any other concerns the public might have.

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Sergeants Walk Bury St. Edmunds

JUN27

Community Engagement - The IC Centre, Glastonbury Road

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Bury St Edmunds, Town South, Community Policing Team will be at The IC Centre, Glastonbury Road, Bury St Edmunds, to discuss local concerns and provide an update in respect to Policing in your area.

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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The IC Centre, Glastonbury Road, Bury St Edmunds

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