Crime in Minden: statistics, rates and trends
394 crimes were recorded in Minden in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (177), shoplifting (51) and other theft (35) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,334th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Minden | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 394 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.3 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,854 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Minden peaked in the year to August 2021 (652 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (374). 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 | 394 | 67.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 374 | 63.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 421 | 71.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 433 | 74.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 608 | 103.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 652 | 111.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 528 | 90.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 511 | 87.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 483 | 82.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (32% below) was well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 23 to 27, while shoplifting fell from 64 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 177 | 30.2 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 8.7 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Other theft | 35 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Public order | 32 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 3.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Minden; the highest is Abbeygate (172.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Westgate, West Suffolk and The Fornhams & Great Barton (25.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Minden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate | 105 | 25.2 | -63% |
| Abbeygate | 1,092 | 172.5 | +156% |
| Tollgate | 508 | 88.3 | +31% |
| St Olaves | 396 | 53.1 | -21% |
| Southgate | 435 | 101.2 | +50% |
| Moreton Hall | 353 | 45.7 | -32% |
| The Fornhams & Great Barton | 109 | 25.2 | -63% |
| Manor | 169 | 37.6 | -44% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Minden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 35 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 24 |
| On or near Beaumont Close | 21 |
| On or near Prince Of Wales Close | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Paddock Close | 15 |
| On or near Ridley Road | 15 |
| On or near Western Way | 14 |
| On or near Boyne Road | 13 |
Of the 375 crimes in Minden with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 133 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Minden has an estimated population of 5,854 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (27%, against 19%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Minden average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Minden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Minden a safe place to live?
Minden recorded 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,334th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Minden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 177 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (51).
Is crime in Minden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Minden was up 5% on the year before: 394 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 374 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Minden?
About 5,854 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Minden?
Minden 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.