CB8 9AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB8 9AZ

CB8 9AZ, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.42 per 1,000 population. This CB8 9AZ 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 9AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB8 9AZ, encompassing approximately 2843 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB8 9AZ 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 9AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.42-6.67%
Shoplifting54.92-28.57%
Public order41.760.00%
Drugs31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0550.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Other theft21.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.827.14%
Shoplifting75.27133.33%
Other theft62.460.00%
Public order42.11-20.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.31-17.65%
Public order54.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.76-20.00%
Shoplifting31.41-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.05200.00%
Theft from the person21.05100.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.0730.77%
Criminal damage and arson55.980.00%
Shoplifting51.76-44.44%
Burglary41.76300.00%
Public order41.41-55.56%
Other theft21.41-33.33%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.58-62.86%
Public order94.57125.00%
Shoplifting93.1628.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.16500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.11400.00%
Other theft31.7650.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Burglary10.70-80.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.45133.33%
Shoplifting712.31-65.00%
Burglary52.4666.67%
Public order41.76-20.00%
Drugs31.4150.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2018.99122.22%
Violence and sexual offences157.03-11.76%
Public order55.270.00%
Burglary31.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0550.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%
Drugs20.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.66-29.17%
Shoplifting95.98-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.16300.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-60.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.299.09%
Shoplifting118.44450.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.870.00%
Theft from the person21.760.00%
Drugs20.70-33.33%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.4237.50%
Criminal damage and arson57.740.00%
Public order31.76-40.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Shoplifting21.05-50.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-83.33%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.36-50.00%
Burglary65.63200.00%
Public order52.1166.67%
Shoplifting41.76100.00%
Other theft31.41-50.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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 offences3220.040.00%
Other theft611.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.410.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202414
June 202417
May 202413
April 202435
March 202415
February 202417
January 202424
December 202322
November 202316
October 202332

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 202420
February 20249
January 202411
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
October 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB8 9AZ 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. Sun Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. New Cut
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jack Jarvis Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Icewell Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marino Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Granby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Kingston Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Rous Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. The Watercourse
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1