Crime in Tollgate, West Suffolk
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Friary Meadow Map | Shoplifting: 3Public order: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Lake Avenue Map | Shoplifting: 3Public order: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Spring Lane Map | Burglary: 2Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Waveney Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Wordsworth Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Out Northgate Map | Burglary: 1Bicycle theft: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Thingoe Hill Map | Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Maltings Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Ipswich Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
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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 - Train Station, Bury St Edmunds
meetingCommunity Beat Officers for Tollgate and St Olaves wards, PC 239 Canning and PC 1263 Battershall will be at Bury St Edmunds Train Station between 15:30 - 16:30hrs on Friday 10th July 2026 to discuss any local concerns and what work is being done in your local community.
3:30 PM — 4:30 PM
Bury St Edmunds Train Station, Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds,
Community Engagement - Moreton Hall Post Office
meetingThe Community Beat Officer and PCSO for Moreton Hall and Eastgate ward will be at Moreton Hall Post Office between 10:00-11:00am on Saturday 25th July 2026 to discuss any local concerns you may have.
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Moreton Hall Post Office, Lawson Place, Bury St Edmunds
Community Engagement - Sainsburys, Bury St Edmunds
meetingThe Community Beat Officer and PCSO for Moreton Hall and Eastgate ward will be at Sainsburys, Bury St Edmunds between 12:00-13:00 on Monday 3rd August 2026 to discuss any local concerns you may have.
Community Engagement - Tesco, St Saviours Interchange, Bury St Edmunds
meetingCommunity Beat Officer for Tollgate and St Olaves wards, PC 239 Canning will be at Tesco St Saviours Interchange, between 10:00 - 11:00hrs on Tuesday 11th August 2026 to discuss any local concerns and what work is being done in your local community.
Community Engagement - Matalan, Bury St Edmunds
meetingThe Community Beat Officer and PCSO for Moreton Hall and Eastgate ward will be at Matalan between 10:00-11:00am on Saturday 5th September 2026 to discuss any local concerns you may have.
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