Crime in Tollgate: statistics, rates and trends
508 crimes were recorded in Tollgate in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (214), anti-social behaviour (49) and criminal damage and arson (49) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,549th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Tollgate | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 508 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.3 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,751 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Tollgate of any year here (508 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 508 | 88.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 536 | 93.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 683 | 118.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 649 | 112.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 708 | 123.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 757 | 131.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 687 | 119.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 650 | 113.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 653 | 113.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tollgate recorded notably more drugs (54% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (26% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (45% below) and other theft (41% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 24 to 41 and criminal damage and arson rose from 32 to 49, while public order fell from 59 to 31 and other theft fell from 41 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 214 | 37.2 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 8.5 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 8.5 | 6.7 | +53% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 7.1 | 8.5 | +71% |
| Public order | 31 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Drugs | 29 | 5.0 | 3.3 | +21% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -46% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 3.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tollgate; 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 Tollgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Olaves | 396 | 53.1 | -40% |
| Abbeygate | 1,092 | 172.5 | +95% |
| Minden | 394 | 67.3 | -24% |
| Westgate | 105 | 25.2 | -71% |
| Moreton Hall | 353 | 45.7 | -48% |
| The Fornhams & Great Barton | 109 | 25.2 | -72% |
| Southgate | 435 | 101.2 | +15% |
| Manor | 169 | 37.6 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Tollgate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Lake Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Klondyke | 27 |
| On or near Ipswich Street | 23 |
| On or near Anselm Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Grove Road | 20 |
| On or near Camberley Court | 19 |
| On or near Wordsworth Road | 16 |
| On or near Jocelyn Close | 15 |
| On or near Bunbury Road | 14 |
Of the 459 crimes in Tollgate with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 49 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 163 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 24.6% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 10.7% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 6.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Tollgate has an estimated population of 5,751 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tollgate average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Tollgate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tollgate a safe place to live?
Tollgate recorded 88.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,549th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Tollgate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 214 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Tollgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tollgate was down 5% on the year before: 508 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 536 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tollgate?
About 5,751 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tollgate?
Tollgate 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.