Crime in Newmarket West: statistics, rates and trends
253 crimes were recorded in Newmarket West in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newmarket West at a glance
- Crime trends in Newmarket West
- Types of crime in Newmarket West
- Newmarket West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newmarket West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newmarket West
- Population and deprivation in Newmarket West
- Questions about crime in Newmarket West
- About this data
253 crimes were recorded in Newmarket West in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 113 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newmarket West has the 2,648th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newmarket West | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 253 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.9 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,299 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newmarket West was highest in the year to July 2018 (386 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (246). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 | 253 | 58.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 246 | 57.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 283 | 65.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 291 | 67.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 286 | 66.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 319 | 74.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 312 | 72.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 380 | 88.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 386 | 89.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newmarket West 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.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 113 | 26.3 | 0.77 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +29% |
| Public order | 20 | 4.7 | 0.70 | +54% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 4.7 | 0.56 | +33% |
| Other theft | 18 | 4.2 | 0.65 | +64% |
| Burglary | 17 | 4.0 | 1.12 | +42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 3.3 | 0.21 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.9 | 0.38 | -43% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -25% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.2 | 0.86 | +400% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.9 | 0.44 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 0.96 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.28 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newmarket West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newmarket West recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 44.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newmarket West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newmarket West recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newmarket West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newmarket West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newmarket West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newmarket West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newmarket West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newmarket West recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newmarket West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newmarket West recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newmarket West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newmarket West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newmarket West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newmarket West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newmarket West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newmarket West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newmarket West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newmarket West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newmarket West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newmarket West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newmarket West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newmarket West recorded 4 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newmarket West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newmarket West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newmarket West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newmarket West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newmarket West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newmarket West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newmarket West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket East | 893 | 104.4 | +77% |
| Newmarket North | 357 | 72.4 | +23% |
| Iceni | 292 | 41.0 | -30% |
| Manor | 165 | 36.7 | -38% |
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 449 | 97.5 | +66% |
| The Rows | 334 | 39.9 | -32% |
| Withersfield | 124 | 38.0 | -35% |
| Haverhill North | 296 | 90.7 | +54% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near St Fabians Close | 20 |
| On or near Church Lane | 19 |
| On or near Alycidon Mews | 14 |
| On or near Charles Close | 13 |
| On or near Valley Way | 12 |
| On or near Manderston Road | 10 |
| On or near Melrose Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Portland Road | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newmarket West 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 | 77 | 30.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 25.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 11.5% |
| Not recorded | 14 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Newmarket West has an estimated population of 4,299. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newmarket West sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newmarket West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.0% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% |
| Private rented homes | 22.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Newmarket West a safe place to live?
Newmarket West recorded 58.9 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (22).
Is crime in Newmarket West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newmarket West was up 3% on the year before: 253 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 246 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newmarket West?
Newmarket West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.