Crime in The Rows: statistics, rates and trends
334 crimes were recorded in The Rows in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in The Rows at a glance
- Crime trends in The Rows
- Types of crime in The Rows
- The Rows compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in The Rows
- What happened after crimes were reported in The Rows
- Population and deprivation in The Rows
- Questions about crime in The Rows
- About this data
334 crimes were recorded in The Rows in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 129 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, The Rows has the 3,447th highest crime rate.
| Measure | The Rows | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 334 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.9 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,376 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in The Rows was highest in the year to July 2024 (387 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (296). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 334 | 39.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 296 | 35.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 387 | 46.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 366 | 43.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 384 | 45.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 384 | 45.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 347 | 41.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 347 | 41.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 386 | 46.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in The Rows 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+42%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 15.4 | 0.45 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 5.6 | 0.83 | +42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 4.4 | 0.29 | +236% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +7% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.7 | 0.78 | +44% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.5 | 0.38 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.0 | 0.41 | +21% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 0.33 | +125% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.11 | +125% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 0.40 | -61% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 0.04 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in The Rows
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. The Rows recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in The Rows
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. The Rows recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in The Rows
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. The Rows recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 236% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in The Rows
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. The Rows recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in The Rows
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. The Rows recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in The Rows
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. The Rows recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in The Rows
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. The Rows recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in The Rows
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. The Rows recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in The Rows
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. The Rows recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in The Rows
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. The Rows recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in The Rows
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. The Rows recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in The Rows
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. The Rows recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in The Rows
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. The Rows recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to The Rows, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to The Rows.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs The Rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 449 | 97.5 | +145% |
| Lakenheath | 285 | 30.7 | -23% |
| Manor | 165 | 36.7 | -8% |
| Iceni | 292 | 41.0 | +3% |
| Brandon West | 244 | 65.2 | +64% |
| Newmarket North | 357 | 72.4 | +82% |
| Brandon East | 167 | 47.1 | +18% |
| Newmarket East | 893 | 104.4 | +162% |
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 The Rows over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Acres Walk | 16 |
| On or near Girling Way | 16 |
| On or near Pasture Way | 15 |
| On or near Lamble Close | 12 |
| On or near The Grove | 12 |
| On or near Hicfield Road | 11 |
| On or near Manor Farm Road | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Dairy Drive | 10 |
| On or near Lizards Way | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in The Rows 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 | 112 | 33.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 16.8% |
| Not recorded | 37 | 11.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% |
The Rows has an estimated population of 8,376. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in The Rows sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | The Rows |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% |
| Private rented homes | 36.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is The Rows a safe place to live?
The Rows recorded 39.9 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 The Rows?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (47).
Is crime in The Rows going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Rows was up 13% on the year before: 334 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 296 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers The Rows?
The Rows 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 The Rows. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.