Total Crime Rate
47.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Street area has the 12th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chedburgh & Chevington , and the 238th 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 High Street (CO10 8NY) in the last 12 months was 47.3 per 1,000 residents and was 119.4% higher than the Chedburgh & Chevington average (21.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 233.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 32.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 175.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Street (CO10 8NY), the main crime hotspot is near Bucks Lane. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chedburgh & Chevington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nethergate Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bucks Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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