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

Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, 12.7% below the UK average of 7.1. This overall figure masks significant variations in specific crime types, with violence and sexual offences remaining the most prevalent category (24 cases, 43.6% of total crimes). The post-holiday period typically sees reduced retail footfall, which may have contributed to a 68.8% drop in shoplifting compared to December. However, this seasonal context contrasts with the 166.7% increase in other theft, which rose from 3 to 8 cases. The area’s crime profile reflects a mix of localised pressures and broader trends: while property crimes (25 total) accounted for 45.5% of all incidents, violent crimes (24) were closely matched, indicating a balance between personal and property-focused offences. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, yet Mildenhall’s rate (2.7) is 8% higher, suggesting that factors such as community dynamics or local infrastructure may play a role. Meanwhile, crimes like public order and drugs fell below national averages, due to the area’s character as a smaller built-up area with fewer nightlife or recreational hubs. The seasonal context of January—shorter days and post-holiday lulls—likely influenced the decline in outdoor crimes, but the sharp rise in other thefts points to a need for targeted awareness. Residents should remain vigilant in areas where unattended property is common, given the significant increase in this category.

January 2025 saw a 166.7% rise in other theft, with incidents jumping from 3 to 8. This surge, coupled with a 100% increase in theft from the person and possession of weapons, signals a shift in criminal activity. While shoplifting and criminal damage fell sharply—shoplifting dropped by 68.8% and criminal damage by 78.1%—the rise in other thefts, which is 84% above the UK average, indicates a growing concern. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category (43.6% of total crimes), were 8% above the UK average, suggesting localised pressures. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas where unattended property is common, given the sharp rise in other theft. The 100% increase in possession of weapons, though a single incident, also underscores the need for awareness in public spaces.

Mildenhall’s crime rate in January 2025 dropped to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, a 37.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.8. This decline suggests a broader trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in January, a figure that, while low, warrants attention given the sharp rise in specific offences. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 163 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the UK average in several categories. However, the population-scaled perspective reveals that while overall safety has improved, targeted risks—such as the 166.7% increase in other theft—remain concentrated in certain areas. This suggests that localised factors, such as changes in retail activity or community engagement, may be influencing these shifts. The drop in criminal damage and arson, coupled with the rise in theft-related crimes, indicates a potential reallocation of criminal activity toward property-focused offences.