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

Mildenhall (West Suffolk) continues to show a crime rate significantly below the UK average in May 2025, with 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 8.1. This places the area 22.2% below the UK average, a consistent trend reflecting the built-up area’s relatively low exposure to crime. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, accounting for 42.9% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (16.1%) and criminal damage and arson (10.7%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a smaller, semi-rural community where public spaces are more closely monitored. May, with its extended evenings and bank holidays, likely contributes to increased socialising and outdoor drinking, which may explain the prominence of public order offences. Anti-social behaviour rates are 58% below the UK average, suggesting strong community engagement or effective local policing. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (75% below UK average) may reflect limited commuter traffic or secure parking infrastructure. While the overall crime rate is stable, the composition of crimes shows a shift towards more interpersonal offences, which may warrant closer attention to local community initiatives. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings and increased social activity—likely plays a role in shaping these trends, though the exact mechanisms remain to be explored.

May 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with public order offences surging by 200% compared to April, driven by a rise from 3 to 9 incidents. This increase aligns with the seasonal context of longer evenings and bank holidays, which may encourage more outdoor socialising and associated disturbances. Other theft also rose sharply by 300%, reflecting a shift from 1 to 4 incidents. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 71.4% (from 7 to 2), and vehicle crime dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1), potentially due to reduced retail activity or improved security measures. The area’s violent crime rate (2.7 per 1,000) is 5% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the community’s social fabric or local policing efforts. However, public order offences are 72% above the UK average, highlighting a specific challenge for local authorities. Residents may find the 75% reduction in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it suggests effective strategies in securing parking areas or reducing opportunities for such offences. These shifts in crime composition underscore the need for targeted interventions, particularly in managing public order issues during peak social periods.

The crime rate in May 2025 rose by 7.6% from 5.8 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents compared to April, though it remains well below the UK average. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes per day across Mildenhall’s population of 8,940, a figure that may appear modest to residents but reflects the area’s smaller scale. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 160 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable UK areas. This statistic, while not directly comparable to national figures, provides context for residents: the likelihood of encountering crime is lower than in larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the significance of public order offences, which, though fewer in absolute numbers, have a disproportionate impact on community perceptions. For instance, the doubling of public order incidents compared to April may feel more pronounced in a tight-knit community where such events are more visible. The contrast between Mildenhall’s crime profile and the UK average—particularly in violent crime (5% below) and vehicle crime (75% below)—suggests that the area’s built-up character and local initiatives may contribute to its relatively safe environment. However, the spike in public order offences serves as a reminder that even low-crime areas can face specific challenges tied to seasonal dynamics.