Crime in St Olaves: statistics, rates and trends
407 crimes were recorded in St Olaves in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Olaves at a glance
- Crime trends in St Olaves
- Types of crime in St Olaves
- St Olaves compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Olaves
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Olaves
- Population and deprivation in St Olaves
- Questions about crime in St Olaves
- About this data
407 crimes were recorded in St Olaves in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 201 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Olaves has the 2,837th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Olaves | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 407 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.5 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,462 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Olaves was highest in the year to July 2021 (689 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (407). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 407 | 54.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 492 | 65.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 593 | 79.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 423 | 56.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 647 | 86.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 689 | 92.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 503 | 67.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 595 | 79.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 486 | 65.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Olaves 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 falls were in public order (-31%) and criminal damage and arson (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 26.9 | 0.79 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 5.9 | 0.87 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 5.4 | 0.35 | -15% |
| Other theft | 35 | 4.7 | 0.73 | +3% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 2.1 | 2.21 | +45% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.6 | 0.49 | +0% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 0.38 | +25% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.57 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -47% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 0.08 | -71% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Olaves
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Olaves recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 49.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Olaves
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Olaves recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Olaves
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Olaves recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Olaves
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Olaves recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Olaves
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Olaves recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Olaves
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Olaves recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Olaves
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Olaves recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Olaves
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Olaves recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Olaves
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Olaves recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Olaves
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Olaves recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Olaves
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Olaves recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Olaves
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Olaves recorded 3 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 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Olaves
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Olaves recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Olaves
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Olaves recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Olaves, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Olaves.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Olaves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollgate | 528 | 91.8 | +68% |
| Minden | 393 | 67.1 | +23% |
| Abbeygate | 1,119 | 176.8 | +224% |
| Westgate | 102 | 24.5 | -55% |
| The Fornhams & Great Barton | 112 | 25.8 | -53% |
| Southgate | 449 | 104.4 | +91% |
| Moreton Hall | 343 | 44.4 | -19% |
| Manor | 165 | 36.7 | -33% |
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 St Olaves over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Olaves Road | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Redwood Drive | 22 |
| On or near Silk Close | 20 |
| On or near Gorst Close | 19 |
| On or near Sandlands Drive | 17 |
| On or near Goldsmith Close | 16 |
| On or near Sussex Road | 16 |
| On or near Lancaster Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Wool Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Olaves 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 | 156 | 38.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 11.1% |
| Not recorded | 40 | 9.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 8.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
St Olaves has an estimated population of 7,462. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Olaves sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Olaves |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.0% |
| Social rented homes | 33.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is St Olaves a safe place to live?
St Olaves recorded 54.5 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 St Olaves?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (44).
Is crime in St Olaves going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Olaves was down 17% on the year before: 407 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 492 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Olaves?
St Olaves 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 St Olaves. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.