Total Crime Rate

11.4 per 1,000 1/10 · Very Low

All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026

Violent Crime Rate

11.4 per 1,000 2/10 · Very Low

May 2025 - Apr 2026
Latest update: 06.06.2026 Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk and are typically published with a 3-month delay.
Crime rate per 1000 residents
  • All crimes 11.4 1/10
  • Violent crimes 11.4 2/10
  • Violence and sexual offences 11.4 3/10
  • Anti-social behaviour 0.0 1/10
  • Bicycle theft 0.0 1/10
  • Burglary 0.0 1/10
  • Criminal damage and arson 0.0 1/10
  • Drugs 0.0 1/10
  • Other crime 0.0 1/10
  • Other theft 0.0 1/10
  • Possession of weapons 0.0 1/10
  • Public order 0.0 1/10
  • Robbery 0.0 1/10
  • Shoplifting 0.0 1/10
  • Theft from the person 0.0 1/10
  • Vehicle crime 0.0 1/10
Values shown per 1,000 residents · May 2025 - Apr 2026 · Rating compares this oa to UK peers of the same type.
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Crime overview

Hertford Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in St Olaves , and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 590 local areas in West 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 Hertford Close (IP32 6LY) in the last 12 months was 11.4 per 1,000 residents and was 83.3% lower than the St Olaves average (67.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 33.3% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hertford Close (IP32 6LY), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.

Crime Over Time in Hertford Close area

Showing crimes within 0.3 miles (9/9)
Month:
MonthCrimeLocation*Last Outcome
Apr 2026Anti-social behaviour Gorst Close —
Apr 2026Possession of weapons Gorst Close Awaiting court outcome
Apr 2026Anti-social behaviour Windell Drive —
Apr 2026Violence and sexual offences Clay Road Under investigation
Apr 2026Violence and sexual offences Clay Road Under investigation
Apr 2026Anti-social behaviour Northumberland Avenue —
Apr 2026Criminal damage and arson Cossie Close Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Apr 2026Anti-social behaviour Sussex Road —
Apr 2026Anti-social behaviour Northumberland Avenue —
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Data Sources

StreetScan crime figures are based on official UK open data:

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