Crime in Abbeygate: statistics, rates and trends
1,092 crimes were recorded in Abbeygate in the 12 months to August 2026, 172.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Abbeygate at a glance
- Crime trends in Abbeygate
- Types of crime in Abbeygate
- Abbeygate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Abbeygate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abbeygate
- Demographics of Abbeygate
- Questions about crime in Abbeygate
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (421), shoplifting (182) and public order (121) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 293rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Abbeygate | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,092 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 172.5 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,330 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Abbeygate of any year here (1,092 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,092 | 172.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,260 | 199.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,492 | 235.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,554 | 245.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,680 | 265.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,139 | 179.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,329 | 210.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,533 | 242.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,600 | 252.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 78 |
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 89 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
Compared with England and Wales, Abbeygate recorded notably more shoplifting (3.4 times the national rate), drugs (3.1 times the national rate) and public order (2.9 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (60% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 68 to 39 and drugs fell from 91 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 421 | 66.5 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 182 | 28.8 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Public order | 121 | 19.1 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 13.3 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 73 | 11.5 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Drugs | 65 | 10.3 | 3.3 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 6.2 | 15.4 | -43% |
| Other crime | 22 | 3.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 2.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 2.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Abbeygate has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbeygate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate | 435 | 101.2 | -41% |
| Westgate | 105 | 25.2 | -85% |
| Minden | 394 | 67.3 | -61% |
| Tollgate | 508 | 88.3 | -49% |
| Moreton Hall | 353 | 45.7 | -74% |
| St Olaves | 396 | 53.1 | -69% |
| The Fornhams & Great Barton | 109 | 25.2 | -85% |
| Manor | 169 | 37.6 | -78% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Abbeygate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (167).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 167 |
| On or near Merchants Place | 105 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 47 |
| On or near Chalk Road (South) | 44 |
| On or near Brentgovel Street | 41 |
| On or near Abbeygate Street | 40 |
| On or near Gosnold Street | 37 |
| On or near Raingate Street | 36 |
| On or near Nightclub | 33 |
| On or near A143 | 28 |
Of the 1,053 crimes in Abbeygate with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 302 | 28.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 266 | 25.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 123 | 11.7% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 77 | 7.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 61 | 5.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 44 | 4.2% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Abbeygate has an estimated population of 6,330 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (35%, against 20%), fewer children (12%, against 18%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Abbeygate average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Abbeygate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Abbeygate a safe place to live?
Abbeygate recorded 172.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 293rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Abbeygate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 421 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (182).
Is crime in Abbeygate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbeygate was down 13% on the year before: 1,092 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,260 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Abbeygate?
About 6,330 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Abbeygate?
Abbeygate is policed by Suffolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.