Crime in Iceni: statistics, rates and trends
292 crimes were recorded in Iceni in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
292 crimes were recorded in Iceni in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 158 reports (54% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Iceni has the 3,404th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Iceni | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 292 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.0 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,120 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Iceni was highest in the year to July 2023 (364 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (292). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 292 | 41.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 314 | 44.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 317 | 44.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 364 | 51.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 356 | 50.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 344 | 48.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 347 | 48.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 355 | 49.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 337 | 47.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Iceni 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+21%). The largest falls were in public order (-57%) and other theft (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 | 22.2 | 0.65 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 4.8 | 0.31 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 4.8 | 0.70 | +21% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.1 | 0.33 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.4 | 0.29 | -23% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.3 | 0.36 | -10% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.3 | 0.19 | -57% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -36% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 0.21 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.72 | +150% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 0.05 | +200% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Iceni
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Iceni recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 54.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Iceni
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Iceni recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Iceni
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Iceni recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Iceni
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Iceni recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Iceni
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Iceni recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Iceni
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Iceni recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Iceni
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Iceni recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Iceni
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Iceni recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Iceni
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Iceni recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Iceni
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Iceni recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Iceni
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Iceni recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Iceni
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Iceni recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Iceni
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Iceni recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Iceni, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Iceni.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Iceni |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor | 165 | 36.7 | -11% |
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 449 | 97.5 | +138% |
| The Rows | 334 | 39.9 | -3% |
| Newmarket North | 357 | 72.4 | +77% |
| Newmarket East | 893 | 104.4 | +155% |
| Newmarket West | 253 | 58.9 | +43% |
| Lakenheath | 285 | 30.7 | -25% |
| St Olaves | 407 | 54.5 | +33% |
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 Iceni over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parsley Close | 19 |
| On or near Fennel Drive | 18 |
| On or near Daffodil Way | 12 |
| On or near Plantation Way | 12 |
| On or near Larchwood Road | 11 |
| On or near Tayberry Close | 11 |
| On or near Poppy Close | 9 |
| On or near Aster Close | 9 |
| On or near Acorn Way | 8 |
| On or near Ash Court | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Iceni 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 | 103 | 35.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 14.7% |
| Not recorded | 34 | 11.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 8.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Iceni has an estimated population of 7,120. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Iceni sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Iceni |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.4% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% |
| Private rented homes | 31.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Iceni a safe place to live?
Iceni recorded 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Iceni?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (34).
Is crime in Iceni going up or down?
Recorded crime in Iceni was down 7% on the year before: 292 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 314 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Iceni?
Iceni 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 Iceni. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.