CB8 8FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB8 8FP

CB8 8FP, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.12 per 1,000 population. This CB8 8FP 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 8FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB8 8FP, encompassing approximately 2683 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CB8 8FP area, explore the CB8 8FP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

CB8 8FP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drapery Row with total crimes: 9
  • Palace Street with total crimes: 5
  • Crown Walk with total crimes: 5

CB8 8FP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.12-11.11%
Shoplifting105.9625.00%
Public order63.7350.00%
Drugs42.240.00%
Vehicle crime41.490.00%
Other crime41.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.140.00%
Shoplifting86.7133.33%
Public order42.98-33.33%
Drugs41.490.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12200.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.77-18.18%
Public order66.7150.00%
Shoplifting62.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.24-33.33%
Drugs41.4933.33%
Bicycle theft31.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-83.33%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.3829.41%
Burglary68.20500.00%
Shoplifting62.24-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.24-14.29%
Public order42.24-55.56%
Other theft31.4950.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.12-58.54%
Shoplifting106.33-9.09%
Public order93.73125.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.35250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.610.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.75-80.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4127.95105.00%
Shoplifting1115.28-52.17%
Burglary54.100.00%
Public order41.86-50.00%
Drugs31.4950.00%
Other theft31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2323.10130.00%
Violence and sexual offences208.57-9.09%
Public order87.45700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9825.00%
Drugs21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.77-42.11%
Shoplifting108.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.73-20.00%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.8352.00%
Shoplifting1514.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.59-16.67%
Theft from the person21.860.00%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.3220.00%
Shoplifting62.240.00%
Public order52.240.00%
Other theft31.860.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Burglary11.12-80.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.890.00%
Shoplifting67.450.00%
Burglary52.240.00%
Public order51.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.860.00%
Other theft31.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202418
June 202422
May 202417
April 202441
March 202420
February 202422
January 202438
December 202325
November 202320

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410
April 202411
March 202423
February 202410
January 202415
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB8 8FP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Drapery Row
    Total9
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Palace Street
    Total5
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crown Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Exeter Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sun Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 8. New Cut
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Jack Jarvis Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brewers Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Icewell Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Granby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Kingston Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Rous Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Sackville Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. The Watercourse
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Rayes Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Sassoon Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Howard De Walden Way
    Total1
    Other crime1