Crime in St Olaves: statistics, rates and trends
396 crimes were recorded in St Olaves in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St Olaves
- Questions about crime in St Olaves
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (203), criminal damage and arson (41) and anti-social behaviour (36) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,901st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | St Olaves | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 396 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.1 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,462 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in St Olaves of any year here (396 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 396 | 53.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 496 | 66.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 572 | 76.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 446 | 59.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 631 | 84.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 687 | 92.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 508 | 68.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 571 | 76.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 525 | 70.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and other theft (33% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 61 to 41 and anti-social behaviour fell from 48 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 27.2 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 4.8 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 2.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Olaves; 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 St Olaves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollgate | 508 | 88.3 | +66% |
| Minden | 394 | 67.3 | +27% |
| Abbeygate | 1,092 | 172.5 | +225% |
| Westgate | 105 | 25.2 | -53% |
| The Fornhams & Great Barton | 109 | 25.2 | -53% |
| Southgate | 435 | 101.2 | +91% |
| Moreton Hall | 353 | 45.7 | -14% |
| Manor | 169 | 37.6 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in St Olaves over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Olaves Road” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Olaves Road | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Redwood Drive | 20 |
| On or near Gorst Close | 19 |
| On or near Silk Close | 18 |
| On or near Sandlands Drive | 17 |
| On or near Sussex Road | 15 |
| On or near Goldsmith Close | 14 |
| On or near Wool Road | 14 |
| On or near Firtree Close | 11 |
Of the 360 crimes in St Olaves with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 21.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 10.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
St Olaves has an estimated population of 7,462 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Olaves average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Olaves | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Olaves a safe place to live?
St Olaves recorded 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,901st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Olaves?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 203 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (41).
Is crime in St Olaves going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Olaves was down 20% on the year before: 396 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 496 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Olaves?
About 7,462 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Olaves?
St Olaves 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.