Crime in Newmarket West: statistics, rates and trends
247 crimes were recorded in Newmarket West in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Newmarket West
- Questions about crime in Newmarket West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (111), public order (22) and criminal damage and arson (20) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,719th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Newmarket West | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 247 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.5 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,299 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newmarket West peaked in the year to August 2018 (388 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (241). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 247 | 57.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 241 | 56.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 285 | 66.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 297 | 69.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 279 | 64.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 321 | 74.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 302 | 70.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 385 | 89.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 388 | 90.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (31% below) and violence and sexual offences (25% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 | 25.8 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Public order | 22 | 5.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 4.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 4.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 4.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 3.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newmarket West; the highest is Newmarket East (102.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Manor, West Suffolk (37.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newmarket West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket East | 873 | 102.1 | +78% |
| Newmarket North | 345 | 70.0 | +22% |
| Iceni | 299 | 42.0 | -27% |
| Manor | 169 | 37.6 | -35% |
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 431 | 93.6 | +63% |
| The Rows | 340 | 40.6 | -29% |
| Withersfield | 123 | 37.7 | -34% |
| Haverhill North | 293 | 89.8 | +56% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Newmarket West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near St Fabians Close | 20 |
| On or near Church Lane | 19 |
| On or near Alycidon Mews | 13 |
| On or near Portland Road | 13 |
| On or near Valley Way | 13 |
| On or near Melrose Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Manderston Road | 10 |
| On or near Charles Close | 9 |
| On or near B1103 | 8 |
Of the 232 crimes in Newmarket West with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 15 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 72 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 61 | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 12.9% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Newmarket West has an estimated population of 4,299 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), an older population (23%, against 19%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newmarket West average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Newmarket West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newmarket West a safe place to live?
Newmarket West recorded 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,719th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Newmarket West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 111 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (22).
Is crime in Newmarket West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newmarket West was up 2% on the year before: 247 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 241 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newmarket West?
About 4,299 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newmarket West?
Newmarket West 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.