Total Crime Rate
46.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Cheveley Road area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Newmarket East , and the 243rd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around New Cheveley Road (CB8 8BY) in the last 12 months was 46.9 per 1,000 residents and was 55.5% lower than the Newmarket East average (105.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 266.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 43.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 175.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Cheveley Road (CB8 8BY), the main crime hotspot is near New Cheveley Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Newmarket East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Malt Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Malt Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Willow Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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