Mildenhall Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Mildenhall's November 2024 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents stands 23.7% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, marking a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels in this West Suffolk built-up area. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (20 incidents, 38.5% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (8 incidents, 15.4%) and other theft (7 incidents, 13.5%). This distribution reflects a balance between interpersonal crimes and property-related incidents, though the prominence of violence suggests the influence of local factors such as population density or community dynamics. Seasonal context plays a clear role, with November's darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night likely contributing to higher rates of criminal damage and arson. Conversely, the sharp decline in shoplifting (80% drop from October) may be linked to the timing of Black Friday promotions, which could have prompted increased retail security or altered criminal activity patterns. The area's lower violent crime rate compared to the UK average aligns with its character as a relatively quiet built-up area within a rural district, though the spike in criminal damage and arson highlights a specific localised challenge that may require targeted interventions. These findings illustrate a combination of seasonal, economic, and geographical factors shaping Mildenhall's crime profile in November 2024.

November saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with possession of weapons, vehicle crime, and drugs all doubling from October's figures. This surge in weapon-related offences, which rose from zero to one incident, may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 80% (from five to one incident), potentially influenced by the timing of Black Friday sales, which may have shifted consumer behaviour or increased police visibility. The area's violent crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) is 15% below the UK average, a figure that aligns with Mildenhall's character as a relatively stable built-up area within West Suffolk. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (0.9 per 1,000) exceeds the UK average by 58%, suggesting a localised issue that warrants further exploration. Residents may find the 86% reduction in shoplifting incidents particularly relevant, as it could indicate successful retail security measures or a shift in criminal activity patterns during the month.

Mildenhall's crime rate in November 2024 (5.8 per 1,000) marks a 13.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 8,940. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-172 residents illustrates a relatively low level of risk compared to broader UK averages. This contrasts with the UK-wide monthly exposure of 1-in-134 residents (based on the 7.6 per 1,000 rate), though direct comparisons are not provided for Mildenhall. The population context further highlights that the area's small size and lower density likely contribute to the reduced frequency of crimes relative to larger urban centres. These figures suggest that residents in Mildenhall experience a crime environment that is less intense than the national average, though localised factors such as community policing efforts or seasonal patterns may play a role in sustaining this trend.