Crime in St Olaves, West Suffolk
Comprehensive safety analysis for St Olaves, localized within West Suffolk.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Silk Close Map | Burglary: 1Other theft: 1Public order: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Sandlands Drive Map | Other theft: 3Burglary: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Oakes Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Wool Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near St Olaves Road Map | Drugs: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Clay Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Gorst Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Northumberland Avenue Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Sussex Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Windell Drive Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
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Bury St Edmunds Town North
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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: 12 May 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: 12 May 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: 12 May 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: 12 May 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: 12 May 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: 12 May 2026
Engagement Events
Community Engagement - Lake Avenue Stores
meetingPolice Community Support Officers for Tollgate and St Olaves wards will be at Lake Avenue Stores between 1530 - 1630hrs to discuss any local concerns and what work is being done in your local community.
3:30 PM — 4:30 PM
Lake Avenue Stores, 4-5 South Parade, Bury St Edmunds
Community Engagement - Lake Avenue, Bury St Edmunds
meetingCommunity Beat Officers for Tollgate and St Olaves wards will be at Lake avenue shops between 17:00 - 18:00hrs on Tuesday 27th October 2026 to discuss any local concerns and what work is being done in your local community.
5:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Lake Avenue, Bury St Edmunds,
Community Engagement - Howard Park, Bury St Edmunds
meetingPolice Officers for Tollgate and St Olaves wards will be at Howard Park between 11:00 - 12:00hrs on Tuesday 17th November 2026 to discuss any local concerns and what work is being done in your local community.
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Howard Park, St Olaves Road, Bury St Edmunds
Community Engagement - Tayfen Meadow, Bury St Edmunds
meetingCommunity Beat Officers for Tollgate and St Olaves wards will be at Tayfen Meadow between 1100 and 1200hrs on 14th December 2026 to discuss any local concerns and what work is being done in your local community.
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Tayfen Meadow, Bury St Edmunds
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