Crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market: statistics, rates and trends
449 crimes were recorded in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
- Questions about crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
- About this data
449 crimes were recorded in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 203 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mildenhall Kingsway & Market has the 1,306th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 449 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.5 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,604 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market was highest in the year to July 2022 (706 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (422). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 449 | 97.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 449 | 97.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 422 | 91.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 546 | 118.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 706 | 153.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 452 | 98.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 556 | 120.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 540 | 117.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 504 | 109.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market 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, criminal damage and arson, other theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+19%). The largest falls were in public order (-37%) and shoplifting (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 44.1 | 1.29 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 9.3 | 1.13 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 8.9 | 1.31 | -13% |
| Other theft | 37 | 8.0 | 1.26 | +3% |
| Public order | 27 | 5.9 | 0.88 | -37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 5.6 | 0.37 | -16% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.5 | 0.98 | +78% |
| Other crime | 15 | 3.3 | 1.54 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 3.0 | 0.62 | -7% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.0 | 0.60 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.1 | 1.12 | +0% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.1 | 0.80 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.1 | 0.64 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.7 | 0.79 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mildenhall Kingsway & Market, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mildenhall Kingsway & Market.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mildenhall Kingsway & Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rows | 334 | 39.9 | -59% |
| Manor | 165 | 36.7 | -62% |
| Iceni | 292 | 41.0 | -58% |
| Lakenheath | 285 | 30.7 | -69% |
| Brandon West | 244 | 65.2 | -33% |
| Newmarket North | 357 | 72.4 | -26% |
| Newmarket East | 893 | 104.4 | +7% |
| Newmarket West | 253 | 58.9 | -40% |
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 Mildenhall Kingsway & Market over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Recreation Way | 41 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 40 |
| On or near Aldrich Place | 26 |
| On or near Wamil Walk | 18 |
| On or near Bridewell Close | 17 |
| On or near Fleming Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Threshers Yard | 14 |
| On or near Chestnut Close | 13 |
| On or near Hereward Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Lime Close | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market 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 | 167 | 37.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 25.2% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 12.2% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 5.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market has an estimated population of 4,604. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mildenhall Kingsway & Market |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% |
| Social rented homes | 17.8% |
| Private rented homes | 27.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Mildenhall Kingsway & Market a safe place to live?
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market recorded 97.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Mildenhall Kingsway & Market?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (43).
Is crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mildenhall Kingsway & Market was almost unchanged on the year before: 449 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 449 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mildenhall Kingsway & Market?
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market 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 Mildenhall Kingsway & Market. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.