CB8 7GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB8 7GG

CB8 7GG, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.50 per 1,000 population. This CB8 7GG 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 7GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB8 7GG, encompassing approximately 915 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB8 7GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willie Snaith Road with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Lester Piggott Way with total crimes: 2

CB8 7GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1029.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences710.9240.00%
Shoplifting57.650.00%
Vehicle crime25.460.00%
Burglary22.180.00%
Possession of weapons12.180.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft518.57-54.55%
Shoplifting55.46150.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.460.00%
Theft from the person15.460.00%
Public order11.09-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1125.13175.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.0266.67%
Public order25.460.00%
Shoplifting22.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft415.29300.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.37-50.00%
Drugs33.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Shoplifting11.09-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.66200.00%
Shoplifting66.55100.00%
Public order36.55200.00%
Vehicle crime13.280.00%
Other theft11.09-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft515.290.00%
Shoplifting35.46-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.28-33.33%
Other crime22.180.00%
Public order12.180.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft517.48-28.57%
Shoplifting45.4633.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.280.00%
Public order12.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft719.6640.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.65100.00%
Shoplifting34.37-25.00%
Drugs13.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft518.570.00%
Shoplifting45.46300.00%
Vehicle crime34.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.28-60.00%
Burglary12.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft517.48150.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.4666.67%
Shoplifting15.46-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting413.11-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.370.00%
Other theft23.28-50.00%
Public order12.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting820.760.00%
Other theft48.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.280.00%
Burglary12.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202411
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willie Snaith Road
    Total12
    Other theft9
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Lester Piggott Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Laureate Paddocks
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Studlands Park Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Gordon Richards Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Doug Smith Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Formula Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Laureate School Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Exning Road
    Total1
    Burglary1