Crime in Minden: statistics, rates and trends
393 crimes were recorded in Minden in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
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393 crimes were recorded in Minden in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 174 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Minden has the 2,349th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Minden | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 393 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.1 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,854 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Minden was highest in the year to July 2021 (659 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (386). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 393 | 67.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 386 | 65.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 430 | 73.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 430 | 73.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 607 | 103.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 659 | 112.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 516 | 88.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 517 | 88.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 486 | 83.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Minden 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+12%) and public order (+10%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-17%) and shoplifting (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 29.7 | 0.87 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 9.1 | 1.09 | -15% |
| Public order | 32 | 5.5 | 0.82 | +10% |
| Other theft | 31 | 5.3 | 0.83 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.6 | 0.68 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 3.2 | 0.21 | -17% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.9 | 1.38 | +143% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.0 | 0.58 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.28 | +14% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.88 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.83 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.30 | +200% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Minden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Minden recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 44.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Minden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Minden recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Minden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Minden recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Minden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Minden recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Minden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Minden recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Minden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Minden recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Minden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Minden recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Minden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Minden recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Minden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Minden recorded 8 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 up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Minden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Minden recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Minden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Minden recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Minden
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Minden recorded 4 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 up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Minden
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Minden recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Minden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Minden 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Minden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Minden.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Minden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate | 102 | 24.5 | -64% |
| Abbeygate | 1,119 | 176.8 | +163% |
| Tollgate | 528 | 91.8 | +37% |
| St Olaves | 407 | 54.5 | -19% |
| Southgate | 449 | 104.4 | +56% |
| Moreton Hall | 343 | 44.4 | -34% |
| The Fornhams & Great Barton | 112 | 25.8 | -61% |
| Manor | 165 | 36.7 | -45% |
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 Minden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 35 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 25 |
| On or near Beaumont Close | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Prince Of Wales Close | 17 |
| On or near Ridley Road | 17 |
| On or near Western Way | 16 |
| On or near Paddock Close | 14 |
| On or near Boyne Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Minden 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 | 131 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 31.0% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 11.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.8% |
| Not recorded | 19 | 4.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 4.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Minden has an estimated population of 5,854. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Minden sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Minden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% |
| Social rented homes | 23.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Minden a safe place to live?
Minden recorded 67.1 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 Minden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (53).
Is crime in Minden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Minden was up 2% on the year before: 393 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 386 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Minden?
Minden 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 Minden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.