Total Crime Rate
22.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Aldham Gardens area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Chilton , and the 120th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Aldham Gardens (IP14 2PS) in the last 12 months was 22.6 per 1,000 residents and was 54.6% lower than the Chilton average (49.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 6 cases , unchanged from 2024. Overall, crime levels by type were broadly flat compared to 2024, with no category showing a clear year-on-year rise or fall.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Aldham Gardens (IP14 2PS), the main crime hotspot is near Hessett Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chilton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Boxford Close | Under investigation |
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