Total Crime Rate
43.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Carnation Way area has the 15th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chedburgh & Chevington , and the 264th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Carnation Way (IP28 8TW) in the last 12 months was 43.6 per 1,000 residents and was 102.2% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 32.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 23.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Carnation Way (IP28 8TW), the main crime hotspot is near Lavender Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 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 | Carnation Way | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carnation Way | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marigold Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carnation Way | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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