Crime in Newmarket East: statistics, rates and trends
873 crimes were recorded in Newmarket East in the 12 months to August 2026, 102.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Newmarket East
- Questions about crime in Newmarket East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (360), shoplifting (120) and criminal damage and arson (83) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,184th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Newmarket East | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 873 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.1 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,552 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Newmarket East of any year here (873 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 873 | 102.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 881 | 103.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 926 | 108.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 991 | 115.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,013 | 118.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,122 | 131.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,183 | 138.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,196 | 139.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,329 | 155.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newmarket East recorded notably more shoplifting (66% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (44% above the national rate) and other crime (27% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (72% below) and vehicle crime (34% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 85 to 120, while drugs fell from 44 to 24 and vehicle crime fell from 36 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 360 | 42.1 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 120 | 14.0 | 8.5 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 9.7 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 70 | 8.2 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 56 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 4.3 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.8 | 3.3 | -45% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.7 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 2.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Newmarket East has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newmarket East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket West | 247 | 57.5 | -44% |
| Newmarket North | 345 | 70.0 | -31% |
| Iceni | 299 | 42.0 | -59% |
| Manor | 169 | 37.6 | -63% |
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 431 | 93.6 | -8% |
| The Rows | 340 | 40.6 | -60% |
| Withersfield | 123 | 37.7 | -63% |
| Haverhill North | 293 | 89.8 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Newmarket East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Drapery Row” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Drapery Row | 81 |
| On or near Palace Street | 46 |
| On or near Icewell Hill | 45 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near High Street | 28 |
| On or near Kingston Passage | 26 |
| On or near B1103 | 25 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 23 |
| On or near Permian Close | 22 |
| On or near Sun Lane | 22 |
Of the 836 crimes in Newmarket East with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 304 | 36.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 219 | 26.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 4.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Newmarket East has an estimated population of 8,552 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (33%, against 20%), fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (24%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newmarket East average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Newmarket East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newmarket East a safe place to live?
Newmarket East recorded 102.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,184th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Newmarket East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 360 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (120).
Is crime in Newmarket East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newmarket East was almost unchanged on the year before: 873 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 881 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newmarket East?
About 8,552 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newmarket East?
Newmarket East 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.