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Overview of West Suffolk crime rate

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West Suffolk is categorized with a medium crime level, placing 14th among 25 surrounding boroughs in crime rate. The area reported 12540 incidents in 2023, against a population of 179948, resulting in a crime rate of 69.69 per 1000 people. This represents a notable decrease of 11.9% from the previous year.

The predominant crime categories include Violence and sexual offences (42.6%), Anti-social behaviour (11.7%), and Criminal damage and arson (9.8%), with Bicycle theft, Theft from the person, and Robbery occurring least frequently.

Of the 43 wards in West Suffolk, Abbeygate, Newmarket East, and Mildenhall Kingsway & Market experience the highest crime rates, whereas Pakenham & Troston, Whepstead & Wickhambrook, and Chedburgh & Chevington are the safest.

When considering Postcode districts within West Suffolk, IP33, IP24, and IP32 report higher crime rates, while IP30, IP31, and IP29 are the safest areas.

In West Suffolk, the trend in crime rates shows mixed changes over recent years. There has been an increase in Violence and sexual offences, with a rise of 2.7% in 2020 and 1.69% in 2022. However, there was a notable decrease in certain types of crime, including Anti-social behaviour, which dropped by 2.45% in 2021 and by 1.68% in 2023, and Public order offenses, which saw a decrease of 1.96% in 2023. Additionally, Violence and sexual offences experienced a significant decline of 3.72% in 2023, indicating an improvement in public safety.

West Suffolk crime incidents by crime type

A total of 12540 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 5338 (42.6)%
Anti-social behaviour – 1464 (11.7)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1227 (9.8)%
Public order – 1040 (8.3)%
Other theft – 894 (7.1)%
Shoplifting – 790 (6.3)%
Vehicle crime – 407 (3.2)%
Burglary – 357 (2.8)%
Drugs – 342 (2.7)%
Other crime – 305 (2.4)%
Possession of weapons – 166 (1.3)%
Bicycle theft – 89 (0.7)%
Theft from the person – 80 (0.6)%
Robbery – 41 (0.3)%

How does West Suffolk compare against nearby areas ?

West Suffolk ranks 14th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

List of nearby boroughs/local administrative districts from high crime rate to low (2023):

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Crime rates in West Suffolk wards

There are 43 wards within West Suffolk. Abbeygate, Newmarket East, Mildenhall Kingsway & Market has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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List of all 43 wards from high crime rate to low.