Crime in Southgate, West Suffolk: statistics, rates and trends
435 crimes were recorded in Southgate, West Suffolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Southgate, West Suffolk at a glance
- Crime trends in Southgate, West Suffolk
- Types of crime in Southgate, West Suffolk
- Southgate, West Suffolk compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southgate, West Suffolk
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southgate, West Suffolk
- Demographics of Southgate, West Suffolk
- Questions about crime in Southgate, West Suffolk
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (257), public order (42) and criminal damage and arson (32) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,203rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Southgate, West Suffolk | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 435 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.2 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,299 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Southgate, West Suffolk peaked in the year to August 2022 (521 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (348). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 435 | 101.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 395 | 91.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 434 | 101.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 396 | 92.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 521 | 121.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 428 | 99.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 478 | 111.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 508 | 118.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 348 | 80.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
Compared with England and Wales, Southgate, West Suffolk recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (75% above the national rate) and public order (47% above the national rate). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 216 to 257.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 59.8 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Public order | 42 | 9.8 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 26 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 3.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 3.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 3.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Southgate, West Suffolk; the highest is Abbeygate (172.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Westgate, West Suffolk and The Fornhams & Great Barton (25.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southgate, West Suffolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeygate | 1,092 | 172.5 | +70% |
| Westgate | 105 | 25.2 | -75% |
| Moreton Hall | 353 | 45.7 | -55% |
| Minden | 394 | 67.3 | -33% |
| Tollgate | 508 | 88.3 | -13% |
| St Olaves | 396 | 53.1 | -48% |
| The Fornhams & Great Barton | 109 | 25.2 | -75% |
| Manor | 169 | 37.6 | -63% |
The 10 locations below account for 80% of the crime recorded in Southgate, West Suffolk over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (92).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 92 |
| On or near River Lane | 90 |
| On or near Macmillan Way | 70 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 21 |
| On or near Robin Road | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Kestrel Road | 11 |
| On or near Redwing Road | 11 |
| On or near Sandpiper Road | 11 |
| On or near Bright Close | 9 |
Of the 420 crimes in Southgate, West Suffolk with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 15% 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 | 133 | 31.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 16.7% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 15.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 60 | 14.3% | 2.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 7.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Southgate, West Suffolk has an estimated population of 4,299 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (34%, against 22%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southgate, West Suffolk average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Southgate, West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Southgate, West Suffolk a safe place to live?
Southgate, West Suffolk recorded 101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,203rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and public order.
What is the most common crime in Southgate, West Suffolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 257 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (42).
Is crime in Southgate, West Suffolk going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southgate, West Suffolk was up 10% on the year before: 435 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 395 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southgate, West Suffolk?
About 4,299 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southgate, West Suffolk?
Southgate, West Suffolk 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.