CB8 7BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB8 7BG

CB8 7BG, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population. This CB8 7BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CB8 postcode area, which has experienced 226 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CB8 7BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB8 7BG, encompassing approximately 1852 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CB8 7BG area, explore the CB8 7BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB8 7BG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • A14 with total crimes: 2
  • Studlands Park Avenue with total crimes: 2

CB8 7BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.48500.00%
Shoplifting23.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.8650.00%
Shoplifting21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.40-66.67%
Other theft21.080.00%
Shoplifting21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.940.00%
Vehicle crime23.240.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4050.00%
Shoplifting23.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.40100.00%
Drugs12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.4050.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.62-75.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.160.00%
Vehicle crime12.16-50.00%
Shoplifting10.54-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.240.00%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB8 7BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. A14
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Studlands Park Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Nimbus Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Golden Miller Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fordham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1