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

Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 84 crimes in August 2025, translating to a crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents—16.0% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the area in the upper tier of UK crime statistics, though local factors suggest a combination of seasonal and community-specific dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents (42 cases) at a rate of 4.7 per 1,000. This category was 64% above the UK average, raising questions about local tensions or patterns of interaction during the summer months. Other theft followed closely, contributing 11.9% of total crimes (10 cases) at a rate of 1.1 per 1,000, 116% above the UK average. This stark divergence from national trends may reflect the area’s specific retail or commercial infrastructure, though further analysis is needed to confirm. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than UK averages (38% below), remained a notable presence at 9.5% of total crimes. Seasonal context suggests that August’s peak holiday season and increased tourism may have influenced crime patterns, particularly in areas with transient populations or unoccupied properties. However, the absence of significant seasonal spikes in property crime—despite the UK’s general trend—hints at a stable or well-managed environment for residential security. These figures underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-impact categories like violence and theft, while also acknowledging the area’s unique characteristics compared to broader UK trends.

August 2025 marked a dramatic shift in crime patterns, with other theft cases surging by 150% (from 4 to 10) compared to July—a month-on-month increase that dwarfs all other changes. This jump, coupled with a 100% rise in other crime (from 0 to 2) and a 100% rise in burglary (from 0 to 1), points to a sudden uptick in non-violent, opportunistic crimes. These figures contrast sharply with declines in possession of weapons (-50%), drugs (-33.3%), and criminal damage and arson (-33.3%), suggesting a possible reallocation of criminal activity or a response to local enforcement efforts. The violence and sexual offences category, already 64% above the UK average, remained the dominant threat, with 42 cases (50% of total crimes) at a rate of 4.7 per 1,000. This is particularly striking given that the UK average for this category is 2.9 per 1,000. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average (38% below), accounted for 9.5% of all crimes, indicating ongoing challenges in community management. For residents, the most immediate concern may be the sharp increase in other theft, which rose from 4 to 10 cases—a 150% jump that could signal a need for enhanced retail security or community awareness campaigns.

Mildenhall’s crime rate in August 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, with a 1.3% increase from 9.3 to 9.4 per 1,000 residents. This suggests that the overall crime environment has not shifted dramatically in the short term. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 3 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides context for residents considering the frequency of incidents in their daily lives. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for every 106 residents, a ratio that, while higher than the UK average, reflects the area’s specific demographic and geographic profile. With a population of 8,940, this means that the community faces a slightly elevated risk of encountering crime compared to the national average, though the rate is not exceptionally high. The stability in the overall rate, despite significant swings in individual categories, highlights the importance of looking beyond aggregate figures to understand local dynamics. For instance, while the rate of anti-social behaviour is 38% below the UK average, the sharp rise in other theft and violent crime suggests that targeted interventions may be more effective than broad, area-wide measures. This monthly exposure figure also underscores the need for community engagement to address the specific challenges identified in the crime breakdown.