CB8 8RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB8 8RX

CB8 8RX, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.76 per 1,000 population. This CB8 8RX 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 8RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB8 8RX, encompassing approximately 3029 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

CB8 8RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drapery Row with total crimes: 9
  • Beaverbrook Road with total crimes: 8
  • Palace Street with total crimes: 5

CB8 8RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.7627.27%
Shoplifting109.2425.00%
Public order93.30125.00%
Drugs52.9725.00%
Vehicle crime51.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-20.00%
Other theft31.32-25.00%
Other crime30.99200.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.1646.67%
Shoplifting87.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.6466.67%
Public order41.65-42.86%
Drugs41.320.00%
Other theft41.320.00%
Possession of weapons31.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.52-37.50%
Public order74.9575.00%
Shoplifting62.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.98-16.67%
Drugs41.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.32200.00%
Bicycle theft30.99200.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.1614.29%
Shoplifting67.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.98-25.00%
Burglary51.980.00%
Other theft41.6533.33%
Public order41.32-55.56%
Drugs31.320.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.80-46.15%
Shoplifting106.93-9.09%
Public order93.30125.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.64200.00%
Other theft31.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Theft from the person10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.7785.71%
Shoplifting1112.87-52.17%
Burglary43.630.00%
Public order41.32-50.00%
Drugs31.320.00%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2321.79130.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.59-22.22%
Public order86.93300.00%
Other crime32.6450.00%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Other theft10.66-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.48-28.95%
Shoplifting108.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.650.00%
Other theft31.6550.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

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 offences3824.4335.71%
Shoplifting1512.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.95-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Drugs20.66-50.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.5027.27%
Criminal damage and arson79.2475.00%
Shoplifting62.310.00%
Other theft41.9833.33%
Drugs41.320.00%
Public order31.32-50.00%
Burglary10.99-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.51-31.25%
Public order67.2620.00%
Shoplifting61.98200.00%
Burglary41.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Other theft31.32-50.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.14100.00%
Other theft610.56500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.98-70.59%
Public order51.65-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-55.56%
Robbery21.32100.00%
Shoplifting20.66-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1720.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.280.00%
Public order62.970.00%
Shoplifting51.980.00%
Drugs31.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202422
July 202415
June 202424
May 202421
April 202439
March 202421
February 202427
January 202438
December 202328
November 202322
October 202332
September 202316

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 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
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
October 20235
September 202317

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB8 8RX 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. Beaverbrook Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Palace Street
    Total5
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crown Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Exeter Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Frampton Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Sun Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 10. Permian Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. New Cut
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brewers Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Engelhard Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Skeaping Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Icewell Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Marino Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Kingston Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Rous Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. The Watercourse
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Rayes Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Sassoon Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Howard De Walden Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Wilfred Sherman Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Tannersfield Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ferneley Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Freshfields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1