Crime in Newmarket North: statistics, rates and trends
357 crimes were recorded in Newmarket North in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newmarket North at a glance
- Crime trends in Newmarket North
- Types of crime in Newmarket North
- Newmarket North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newmarket North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newmarket North
- Population and deprivation in Newmarket North
- Questions about crime in Newmarket North
- About this data
357 crimes were recorded in Newmarket North in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 151 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newmarket North has the 2,125th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newmarket North | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 357 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.4 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,929 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newmarket North was highest in the year to July 2018 (507 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (312). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 357 | 72.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 312 | 63.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 376 | 76.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 366 | 74.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 426 | 86.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 453 | 91.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 475 | 96.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 431 | 87.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 507 | 102.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newmarket North 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 possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+67%) and violence and sexual offences (+41%). The largest falls were in other theft (-46%) and shoplifting (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 151 | 30.6 | 0.89 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 8.1 | 1.20 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 6.3 | 0.76 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 5.9 | 1.19 | +71% |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.2 | 0.21 | -6% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -12% |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.6 | 0.81 | +18% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.6 | 0.40 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 2.4 | 2.51 | +50% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.4 | 0.67 | -46% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.8 | 0.48 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.74 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.30 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newmarket North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newmarket North recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newmarket North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newmarket North recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newmarket North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newmarket North recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newmarket North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newmarket North recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newmarket North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newmarket North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newmarket North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newmarket North recorded 16 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 6% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newmarket North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newmarket North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newmarket North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newmarket North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newmarket North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newmarket North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newmarket North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newmarket North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newmarket North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newmarket North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newmarket North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newmarket North recorded 4 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newmarket North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newmarket North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newmarket North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newmarket North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newmarket North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newmarket North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newmarket North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket West | 253 | 58.9 | -19% |
| Newmarket East | 893 | 104.4 | +44% |
| Iceni | 292 | 41.0 | -43% |
| Manor | 165 | 36.7 | -49% |
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 449 | 97.5 | +35% |
| The Rows | 334 | 39.9 | -45% |
| Withersfield | 124 | 38.0 | -47% |
| Lakenheath | 285 | 30.7 | -58% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willie Snaith Road | 37 |
| On or near A14 | 34 |
| On or near Aureole Walk | 25 |
| On or near Griffin Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Engelhard Road | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Parkers Walk | 13 |
| On or near Studlands Park Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Gordon Richards Close | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newmarket North 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 | 119 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 93 | 26.1% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 11.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 7.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 7.0% |
| Not recorded | 16 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Newmarket North has an estimated population of 4,929. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newmarket North sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newmarket North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.7% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 34.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Newmarket North a safe place to live?
Newmarket North recorded 72.4 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 Newmarket North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (40).
Is crime in Newmarket North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newmarket North was up 14% on the year before: 357 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 312 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newmarket North?
Newmarket North 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.