Crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market: statistics, rates and trends
431 crimes were recorded in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market at a glance
- Crime trends in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
- Types of crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
- Mildenhall Kingsway & Market compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
- Demographics of Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
- Questions about crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (187), shoplifting (49) and criminal damage and arson (40) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,399th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 431 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.6 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,604 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market peaked in the year to August 2022 (695 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (401). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 431 | 93.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 480 | 104.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 401 | 87.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 548 | 119.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 695 | 151.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 478 | 103.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 545 | 118.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 526 | 114.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 523 | 113.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
Compared with England and Wales, Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (29% above the national rate) and shoplifting (26% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (67% below) and public order (22% below). On the year before, public order fell from 45 to 24 and anti-social behaviour fell from 33 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 187 | 40.6 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 10.6 | 8.5 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 8.7 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 31 | 6.7 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Public order | 24 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 5.0 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 3.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 3.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Mildenhall Kingsway & Market; the highest is Newmarket East (102.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Lakenheath, West Suffolk (30.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mildenhall Kingsway & Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rows | 340 | 40.6 | -57% |
| Manor | 169 | 37.6 | -60% |
| Iceni | 299 | 42.0 | -55% |
| Lakenheath | 285 | 30.7 | -67% |
| Brandon West | 228 | 60.9 | -35% |
| Newmarket North | 345 | 70.0 | -25% |
| Newmarket East | 873 | 102.1 | +9% |
| Newmarket West | 247 | 57.5 | -39% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Recreation Way” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Recreation Way | 44 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 39 |
| On or near Aldrich Place | 22 |
| On or near Hereward Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Bridewell Close | 17 |
| On or near Fleming Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Wamil Walk | 15 |
| On or near New Street | 13 |
| On or near Threshers Yard | 13 |
| On or near Juniper Close | 12 |
Of the 408 crimes in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 161 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 25.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market has an estimated population of 4,604 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and more private renting (27%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mildenhall Kingsway & Market average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mildenhall Kingsway & Market a safe place to live?
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,399th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 187 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (49).
Is crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market was down 10% on the year before: 431 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 480 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mildenhall Kingsway & Market?
About 4,604 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mildenhall Kingsway & Market?
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market 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.