Total Crime Rate
41.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mid Suffolk has the lowest crime rate of 45 districts in East of England region and the 12th lowest crime rate district of 318 districts in England and Wales. Within the region (East of England), it has the lowest crime rate of 45 districts.
The overall crime rate in Mid Suffolk in the last 12 months was 41.2 per 1,000 residents and was 49.3% lower than the East of England region average (81.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Mid Suffolk’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1,987 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 14 cases , down -30.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -30.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2,374 (≈ 22.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 6.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
Last 12 months · All offences per 1,000 residents
District average: 41.2 per 1,000
| Parish | Per 1,000 | vs. District | Label vs UK parishs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Combs Ford | 84.3 | 43.1 (104%) | High 7/10 |
| 2 | Bramford | 61.1 | 19.9 (48%) | Typical 5/10 |
| 3 | Chilton | 49.7 | 8.5 (21%) | Low 4/10 |
| 4 | St Peter's | 47.5 | 6.3 (15%) | Low 4/10 |
| 5 | Thurston | 47.5 | 6.3 (15%) | Low 4/10 |
| 6 | Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden | 46.9 | 5.7 (14%) | Low 4/10 |
| 7 | Elmswell & Woolpit | 45.7 | 4.5 (11%) | Low 3/10 |
| 8 | Blakenham | 42.1 | 0.9 (2%) | Low 3/10 |
| 9 | Eye | 41.0 | -0.3 (-1%) | Low 3/10 |
| 10 | Needham Market | 39.7 | -1.6 (-4%) | Low 3/10 |
| 11 | Palgrave | 36.2 | -5.0 (-12%) | Very low 2/10 |
| 12 | Claydon & Barham | 33.3 | -8.0 (-19%) | Very low 2/10 |
| 13 | Walsham-le-Willows | 33.1 | -8.1 (-20%) | Very low 2/10 |
| 14 | Stow Thorney | 30.5 | -10.7 (-26%) | Very low 2/10 |
| 15 | Hoxne & Worlingworth | 28.2 | -13.0 (-31%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 16 | Rickinghall | 28.1 | -13.1 (-32%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 17 | Mendlesham | 27.5 | -13.7 (-33%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 18 | Bacton | 25.9 | -15.3 (-37%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 19 | Stradbroke & Laxfield | 25.6 | -15.6 (-38%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 20 | Gislingham | 25.3 | -16.0 (-39%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 21 | Debenham | 22.1 | -19.1 (-46%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 22 | Battisford & Ringshall | 22.0 | -19.3 (-47%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 23 | Fressingfield | 21.8 | -19.5 (-47%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 24 | Stonham | 20.6 | -20.6 (-50%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 25 | Onehouse | 20.5 | -20.8 (-50%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 26 | Rattlesden | 9.1 | -32.1 (-78%) | Very low 1/10 |
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