CB8 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB8 8HJ

CB8 8HJ, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population. This CB8 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB8 8HJ, encompassing approximately 2838 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB8 8HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palace Street with total crimes: 5
  • Crown Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

CB8 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.400.00%
Shoplifting33.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.70-66.67%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.52200.00%
Possession of weapons31.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.6933.33%
Public order32.820.00%
Shoplifting21.06100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.29-25.00%
Public order32.1150.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.34-55.56%
Burglary22.82100.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.9228.57%
Shoplifting36.34-62.50%
Public order21.060.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Burglary10.70-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.04100.00%
Shoplifting84.9360.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.82150.00%
Burglary41.760.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.99-58.82%
Shoplifting52.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.276.25%
Shoplifting55.990.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.9833.33%
Public order55.64150.00%
Shoplifting51.76150.00%
Drugs31.760.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.75-42.86%
Other theft24.23100.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.920.00%
Public order47.400.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 202418
March 202414
February 20247
January 202417
December 202316
November 202312
October 202321

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Palace Street
    Total5
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Crown Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Jack Jarvis Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sovereign Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Granby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rous Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Armstrong Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sackville Street
    Total1
    Other crime1