Crime in Newmarket East: statistics, rates and trends
893 crimes were recorded in Newmarket East in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newmarket East at a glance
- Crime trends in Newmarket East
- Types of crime in Newmarket East
- Newmarket East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newmarket East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newmarket East
- Population and deprivation in Newmarket East
- Questions about crime in Newmarket East
- About this data
893 crimes were recorded in Newmarket East in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 367 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newmarket East has the 1,136th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newmarket East | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 893 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.4 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,552 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newmarket East was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,337 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (856). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 | 893 | 104.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 856 | 100.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 950 | 111.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 985 | 115.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,016 | 118.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,149 | 134.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,184 | 138.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,182 | 138.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,337 | 156.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 113 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 97 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newmarket East 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, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+36%) and criminal damage and arson (+29%). The largest falls were in drugs (-42%) and vehicle crime (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 367 | 42.9 | 1.25 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 118 | 13.8 | 1.67 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 10.3 | 1.52 | +29% |
| Public order | 67 | 7.8 | 1.18 | -17% |
| Other theft | 57 | 6.7 | 1.04 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 4.4 | 0.29 | -16% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.7 | 1.06 | +19% |
| Drugs | 26 | 3.0 | 0.93 | -42% |
| Other crime | 26 | 3.0 | 1.44 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.7 | 0.55 | -39% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 2.5 | 2.98 | +110% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.9 | 1.93 | -27% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.8 | 0.61 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.8 | 0.48 | -22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newmarket East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newmarket East recorded 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 41.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newmarket East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newmarket East recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newmarket East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newmarket East recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newmarket East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newmarket East recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newmarket East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newmarket East recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newmarket East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newmarket East recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newmarket East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newmarket East recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newmarket East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newmarket East recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newmarket East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newmarket East recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newmarket East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newmarket East recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newmarket East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newmarket East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newmarket East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newmarket East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newmarket East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newmarket East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newmarket East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newmarket East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newmarket East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newmarket East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newmarket East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket West | 253 | 58.9 | -44% |
| Newmarket North | 357 | 72.4 | -31% |
| Iceni | 292 | 41.0 | -61% |
| Manor | 165 | 36.7 | -65% |
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 449 | 97.5 | -7% |
| The Rows | 334 | 39.9 | -62% |
| Withersfield | 124 | 38.0 | -64% |
| Haverhill North | 296 | 90.7 | -13% |
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 Newmarket East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Drapery Row | 76 |
| On or near Palace Street | 49 |
| On or near Icewell Hill | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near High Street | 27 |
| On or near Kingston Passage | 27 |
| On or near Sun Lane | 27 |
| On or near B1103 | 25 |
| On or near Permian Close | 22 |
| On or near Exeter Road | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newmarket East 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 | 297 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 234 | 26.2% |
| Under investigation | 129 | 14.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 5.4% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 4.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
Newmarket East has an estimated population of 8,552. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newmarket East sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newmarket East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.4% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% |
| Private rented homes | 33.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Newmarket East a safe place to live?
Newmarket East recorded 104.4 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 Newmarket East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (118).
Is crime in Newmarket East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newmarket East was up 4% on the year before: 893 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 856 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newmarket East?
Newmarket East 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 Newmarket East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.