Crime in Newmarket North: statistics, rates and trends
345 crimes were recorded in Newmarket North in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Newmarket North
- Questions about crime in Newmarket North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (139), criminal damage and arson (38) and shoplifting (31) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,234th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Newmarket North | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 345 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.0 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,929 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newmarket North peaked in the year to August 2018 (507 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (318). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 345 | 70.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 318 | 64.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 374 | 75.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 359 | 72.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 428 | 86.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 443 | 89.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 462 | 93.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 459 | 93.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 507 | 102.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (26% below) and other theft (21% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 27 to 38 and vehicle crime rose from 20 to 28, while other theft fell from 38 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 28.2 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 6.3 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 5.7 | 5.0 | +40% |
| Other theft | 25 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 3.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 2.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newmarket North; the highest is Newmarket East (102.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Lakenheath, West Suffolk (30.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newmarket North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket West | 247 | 57.5 | -18% |
| Newmarket East | 873 | 102.1 | +46% |
| Iceni | 299 | 42.0 | -40% |
| Manor | 169 | 37.6 | -46% |
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 431 | 93.6 | +34% |
| The Rows | 340 | 40.6 | -42% |
| Withersfield | 123 | 37.7 | -46% |
| Lakenheath | 285 | 30.7 | -56% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Newmarket North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Willie Snaith Road” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willie Snaith Road | 35 |
| On or near A14 | 24 |
| On or near Griffin Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Aureole Walk | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Engelhard Road | 15 |
| On or near Parkers Walk | 15 |
| On or near Mat Dawson Close | 12 |
| On or near Victoria Way | 12 |
Of the 326 crimes in Newmarket North with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.4% 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 | 109 | 33.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 27.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 8.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 7.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Newmarket North has an estimated population of 4,929 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (34%, against 20%), fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newmarket North average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Newmarket North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 71.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newmarket North a safe place to live?
Newmarket North recorded 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,234th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Newmarket North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 139 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (38).
Is crime in Newmarket North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newmarket North was up 8% on the year before: 345 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 318 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newmarket North?
About 4,929 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newmarket North?
Newmarket North 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.