Total Crime Rate
34.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Street area has the 20th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Bacton , and the 127th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid 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 West Street (IP31 3AP) in the last 12 months was 34.5 per 1,000 residents and was 33.1% higher than the Bacton average (25.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Street (IP31 3AP), the main crime hotspot is near Ixworth Road, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Bacton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Ixworth Road | Awaiting court outcome |
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