OLD STATION ROAD, CB8 8LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB8 8LA

OLD STATION ROAD, CB8 8LA, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.05 per 1,000 population. This CB8 8LA 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 8LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB8 8LA, encompassing approximately 2089 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB8 8LA 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

OLD STATION ROAD, CB8 8LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.0514.29%
Shoplifting63.83100.00%
Other crime22.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.96-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.5316.67%
Shoplifting33.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

In July 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 offences68.62200.00%
Public order32.8750.00%
Shoplifting31.440.00%
Drugs21.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-75.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.66-33.33%
Shoplifting33.83-50.00%
Other theft11.44-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.0120.00%
Shoplifting65.74-40.00%
Other theft22.870.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.7942.86%
Criminal damage and arson44.79100.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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 offences78.14-36.36%
Shoplifting53.35-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.39100.00%
Other theft10.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.45-15.38%
Shoplifting65.2720.00%
Other theft22.870.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Public order10.48-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.8818.18%
Public order56.22150.00%
Shoplifting52.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.39100.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Burglary10.96-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.49-15.38%
Shoplifting35.270.00%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Public order20.96-50.00%
Burglary20.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.530.00%
Public order46.220.00%
Burglary31.910.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248
April 202412
March 202410
February 20247
January 202411
December 202313
November 202311
October 202313

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
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233

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 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 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 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

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 8LA 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Granby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rous Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Armstrong Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sackville Street
    Total1
    Other crime1