Mildenhall (West Suffolk) Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) presented a crime profile marked by an overall rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents—24.7% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure, though modest, reflects a combination of local dynamics and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 36.5% of total incidents, a rate of 2.1 per 1,000 that was 20% below the UK average. This deviation from the national trend may be attributed to the area’s character as a built-up area within a rural district, where community cohesion and local policing could contribute to lower levels of violent crime. Shoplifting, the second most common category (13.5% of total), showed a rate of 0.8 per 1,000—21% above the UK average—suggesting that retail activity during the Easter period may have created opportunities for such offences. Anti-social behaviour, though less frequent, rose sharply in April, linked to increased social gatherings during the Easter holidays. The seasonal context of spring, with longer evenings and heightened outdoor activity, likely influenced patterns. These figures illustrate a community where violent crime is lower than the UK average, yet certain property-related offences have seen unexpected increases, warranting further analysis.

April 2025 saw dramatic increases in criminal damage and arson, which jumped from one incident to four (+300%), and anti-social behaviour, which rose from two to six (+200%). These spikes, coupled with a doubling of drugs-related crimes (from zero to two), contrast sharply with a steep decline in other theft, which fell from five to one (-80%). Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category (36.5% of total), remained 20% below the UK average, a notable deviation given the overall rate’s 24.7% deficit. Shoplifting also stood out, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000—21% above the UK average—suggesting a possible link to retail activity during the Easter period. Residents might find the 300% increase in criminal damage and arson particularly concerning, as it points to a sudden escalation in property-related incidents that could indicate targeted vandalism or seasonal factors.

Mildenhall's crime rate in April 2025 rose by 33.5% compared to March, climbing from 4.4 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase. below the UK average, reflects a shift in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes each day, a figure that, while low, highlights the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 172 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low incidence of crime in this built-up area. The population context—8,940 residents—means that even a small number of crimes can feel significant in a close-knit community. This rise in crime rate, though modest, contrasts with the area’s historical trend of lower-than-average crime levels, suggesting potential seasonal or situational factors may be at play during April’s Easter period and increased outdoor activity.