Crime in The Rows: statistics, rates and trends
340 crimes were recorded in The Rows in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (137), criminal damage and arson (47), anti-social behaviour (33) and other theft (33) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,423rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | The Rows | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 340 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.6 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,376 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in The Rows peaked in the year to August 2022 (393 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (306). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 340 | 40.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 306 | 36.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 363 | 43.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 368 | 43.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 393 | 46.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 377 | 45.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 349 | 41.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 356 | 42.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 379 | 45.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (74% below) and public order (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 35 to 47 and other theft rose from 25 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 | 16.4 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 3.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +32% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 21 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than The Rows; the highest is Newmarket East (102.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Lakenheath, West Suffolk (30.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs The Rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 431 | 93.6 | +131% |
| Lakenheath | 285 | 30.7 | -24% |
| Manor | 169 | 37.6 | -7% |
| Iceni | 299 | 42.0 | +3% |
| Brandon West | 228 | 60.9 | +50% |
| Newmarket North | 345 | 70.0 | +72% |
| Brandon East | 164 | 46.3 | +14% |
| Newmarket East | 873 | 102.1 | +151% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in The Rows over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Acres Walk” and “Girling Way” (18 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Acres Walk | 18 |
| On or near Girling Way | 18 |
| On or near Pasture Way | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Lizards Way | 12 |
| On or near Hicfield Road | 11 |
| On or near The Grove | 11 |
| On or near Dairy Drive | 10 |
| On or near Lamble Close | 10 |
| On or near Manor Farm Road | 10 |
Of the 307 crimes in The Rows with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 120 | 39.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 24.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 17.3% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 5.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
The Rows has an estimated population of 8,376 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (36%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%) and more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up The Rows average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | The Rows | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is The Rows a safe place to live?
The Rows recorded 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,423rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in The Rows?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 137 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (47).
Is crime in The Rows going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Rows was up 11% on the year before: 340 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 306 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of The Rows?
About 8,376 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers The Rows?
The Rows 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.