Mildenhall (West Suffolk) Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Mildenhall’s crime profile in September 2023, accounting for 38.5% of all reported crimes. This category, at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, was 20% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s relatively small population and community-focused policing. The second most common category, public order offences (17.3% of total crimes), stood at 1.0 per 1,000 residents—61% above the UK average. This discrepancy could be attributed to local factors such as high-traffic areas or events that draw larger crowds. Seasonal context offers some explanation: September, with its back-to-school and university freshers’ week, may have contributed to increased public interactions and, by extension, public order incidents. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (11.5% of crimes) were 17% above the UK average, a figure that may align with the area’s built-up nature and potential for vandalism in shared spaces. The overall crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents places Mildenhall firmly below the UK average, a trend consistent with its rural-adjacent character and lower levels of economic disparity. However, the rise in 'other crime' and 'other theft' suggests that unclassified or underreported incidents may be an emerging concern, warranting further investigation into local reporting mechanisms.

September 2023 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with 'other crime' and 'other theft' rising sharply. 'Other crime' increased by 200% (1 to 3 incidents), while 'other theft' doubled (3 to 6). These jumps highlight an unexpected uptick in non-specific criminal activity, possibly linked to unclassified or underreported incidents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped 72.2% (18 to 5), a significant decrease that may reflect seasonal changes, such as the end of summer activities or reduced public gatherings. Public order offences, however, remained 61% above the UK average, suggesting ongoing challenges in maintaining public spaces. Theft from the person rose by 100%, from 0 to 1 incident, a figure that, while small, may signal a need for targeted awareness in high-traffic areas. These shifts illustrate a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends.

Mildenhall's crime rate in September 2023 fell to 5.8 per 1,000 residents, a 26.7% drop from the previous month’s 7.9 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend of reduced criminal activity in the area. below the UK average. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported each day in September, a figure that may appear low but reflects the small population of 8,940 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 172 residents, a statistic that provides context for local residents assessing their personal risk. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average in most categories, the rise in 'other crime' and 'other theft' indicates areas requiring closer attention. The population-scaled perspective shows that Mildenhall’s crime profile, while generally safer than the UK average, has pockets of fluctuation that may relate to seasonal transitions, such as the return to school and university term patterns.