Crime in Westgate, West Suffolk: statistics, rates and trends
105 crimes were recorded in Westgate, West Suffolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 25.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Westgate, West Suffolk at a glance
- Crime trends in Westgate, West Suffolk
- Types of crime in Westgate, West Suffolk
- Westgate, West Suffolk compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westgate, West Suffolk
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westgate, West Suffolk
- Demographics of Westgate, West Suffolk
- Questions about crime in Westgate, West Suffolk
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (64), other theft (12) and criminal damage and arson (10) made up 82% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,864th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Westgate, West Suffolk | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 105 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.2 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,169 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Westgate, West Suffolk peaked in the year to August 2018 (218 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (94). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 52%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 105 | 25.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 94 | 22.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 137 | 32.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 115 | 27.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 117 | 28.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 211 | 50.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 206 | 49.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 166 | 39.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 218 | 52.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 3 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (55% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 39 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 15.4 | 34.2 | +64% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Westgate, West Suffolk; the highest is Abbeygate (172.5 per 1,000) and the lowest The Fornhams & Great Barton (25.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westgate, West Suffolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minden | 394 | 67.3 | +167% |
| Abbeygate | 1,092 | 172.5 | +585% |
| Southgate | 435 | 101.2 | +302% |
| Tollgate | 508 | 88.3 | +251% |
| St Olaves | 396 | 53.1 | +111% |
| Moreton Hall | 353 | 45.7 | +81% |
| The Fornhams & Great Barton | 109 | 25.2 | 0% |
| Manor | 169 | 37.6 | +49% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Westgate, West Suffolk over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chevington Close” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chevington Close | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Petticoat Lane | 7 |
| On or near Fountains Road | 6 |
| On or near Kirkstead Road | 6 |
| On or near Longmeadow | 5 |
| On or near Abbot Road | 4 |
| On or near Dorchester Road | 4 |
| On or near Pembroke Road | 4 |
| On or near The Mead | 4 |
Of the 102 crimes in Westgate, West Suffolk with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 3 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 44 | 43.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 22 | 21.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 8.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
Westgate, West Suffolk has an estimated population of 4,169 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.7%, against 17.1%), an older population (34%, against 19%) and more retired residents (35%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westgate, West Suffolk average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Westgate, West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Westgate, West Suffolk a safe place to live?
Westgate, West Suffolk recorded 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,864th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Westgate, West Suffolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 64 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (12).
Is crime in Westgate, West Suffolk going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westgate, West Suffolk was up 12% on the year before: 105 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 94 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westgate, West Suffolk?
About 4,169 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westgate, West Suffolk?
Westgate, West Suffolk 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.