Crime in Abbeygate: statistics, rates and trends
1,119 crimes were recorded in Abbeygate in the 12 months to July 2026, 176.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Abbeygate
- Questions about crime in Abbeygate
- About this data
1,119 crimes were recorded in Abbeygate in the 12 months to July 2026, 176.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 436 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Abbeygate has the 272nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Abbeygate | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,119 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 176.8 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,330 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Abbeygate was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,636 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,117). Over the whole period it fell 30%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,119 | 176.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,311 | 207.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,464 | 231.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,598 | 252.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,636 | 258.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,117 | 176.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,386 | 219.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,523 | 240.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,602 | 253.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 105 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Abbeygate over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest falls were in theft from the person (-52%) and anti-social behaviour (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 436 | 68.9 | 2.01 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 183 | 28.9 | 3.49 | -6% |
| Public order | 122 | 19.3 | 2.90 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 14.1 | 2.07 | -15% |
| Drugs | 69 | 10.9 | 3.33 | -27% |
| Other theft | 69 | 10.9 | 1.70 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 6.5 | 0.42 | -47% |
| Other crime | 22 | 3.5 | 1.65 | +16% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 2.8 | 2.93 | +80% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.5 | 0.51 | +23% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.4 | 0.67 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 2.2 | 2.69 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 2.2 | 1.31 | -52% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.7 | 1.29 | +120% |
Violence and sexual offences in Abbeygate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Abbeygate recorded 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (68.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 39.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Abbeygate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Abbeygate recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Abbeygate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Abbeygate recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Abbeygate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Abbeygate recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Abbeygate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Abbeygate recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Abbeygate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Abbeygate recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Abbeygate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Abbeygate recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Abbeygate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Abbeygate recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Abbeygate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Abbeygate recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Abbeygate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Abbeygate recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Abbeygate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Abbeygate recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Abbeygate
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Abbeygate recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Abbeygate
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Abbeygate recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Abbeygate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Abbeygate recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Abbeygate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Abbeygate.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbeygate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate | 449 | 104.4 | -41% |
| Westgate | 102 | 24.5 | -86% |
| Minden | 393 | 67.1 | -62% |
| Tollgate | 528 | 91.8 | -48% |
| Moreton Hall | 343 | 44.4 | -75% |
| St Olaves | 407 | 54.5 | -69% |
| The Fornhams & Great Barton | 112 | 25.8 | -85% |
| Manor | 165 | 36.7 | -79% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Abbeygate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 166 |
| On or near Merchants Place | 112 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 50 |
| On or near Abbeygate Street | 48 |
| On or near Chalk Road (South) | 42 |
| On or near Brentgovel Street | 40 |
| On or near Raingate Street | 35 |
| On or near Nightclub | 35 |
| On or near Skinner Street | 34 |
| On or near A143 | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Abbeygate over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 310 | 27.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 269 | 24.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 131 | 11.7% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 10.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 91 | 8.1% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 5.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 41 | 3.7% |
| Not recorded | 41 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
Abbeygate has an estimated population of 6,330. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Abbeygate sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Abbeygate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.7% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% |
| Private rented homes | 34.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Abbeygate a safe place to live?
Abbeygate recorded 176.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Abbeygate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (183).
Is crime in Abbeygate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbeygate was down 15% on the year before: 1,119 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,311 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Abbeygate?
Abbeygate is policed by Suffolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Abbeygate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.