Crime in Westgate, West Suffolk: statistics, rates and trends

102 crimes were recorded in Westgate, West Suffolk in the 12 months to July 2026, 24.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 63 reports (62% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Westgate, West Suffolk has the 3,872nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Westgate, West Suffolk was highest in the year to July 2021 (226 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (100). Over the whole period it fell 54%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westgate, West Suffolk 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 violence and sexual offences (+66%).

Violence and sexual offences in Westgate, West Suffolk

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westgate, West Suffolk recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 61.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Westgate, West Suffolk

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westgate, West Suffolk recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Westgate, West Suffolk

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westgate, West Suffolk recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Westgate, West Suffolk

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westgate, West Suffolk recorded 5 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 44% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Westgate, West Suffolk

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westgate, West Suffolk recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Westgate, West Suffolk

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westgate, West Suffolk recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Westgate, West Suffolk

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westgate, West Suffolk recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Westgate, West Suffolk

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westgate, West Suffolk recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Westgate, West Suffolk

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Westgate, West Suffolk recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Westgate, West Suffolk

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westgate, West Suffolk recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Westgate, West Suffolk, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westgate, West Suffolk.

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 Westgate, West Suffolk over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westgate, West Suffolk 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.

Westgate, West Suffolk has an estimated population of 4,169. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westgate, West Suffolk sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Westgate, West Suffolk. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.