Crime in Beck Row: statistics, rates and trends
233 crimes were recorded in Beck Row in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Beck Row at a glance
- Crime trends in Beck Row
- Types of crime in Beck Row
- Beck Row compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Beck Row
- Streets with the most crime in Beck Row
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beck Row
- Demographics of Beck Row
- Questions about crime in Beck Row
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (93), criminal damage and arson (35) and anti-social behaviour (30) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,220th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Beck Row | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 233 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.3 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,147 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Beck Row peaked in the year to August 2022 (319 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (207). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 233 | 45.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 207 | 40.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 238 | 46.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 286 | 55.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 319 | 62.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 313 | 60.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 272 | 52.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 294 | 57.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 304 | 59.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (62% below) and violence and sexual offences (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 27 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 | 18.1 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 5.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Beck Row; the highest is Mildenhall (West Suffolk) (80.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Red Lodge (42.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beck Row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildenhall (West Suffolk) | 733 | 80.5 | +78% |
| Lakenheath | 242 | 47.8 | +6% |
| Red Lodge | 299 | 42.0 | -7% |
| Soham | 686 | 56.6 | +25% |
| Brandon (West Suffolk) | 629 | 64.4 | +42% |
| Newmarket | 1,512 | 73.7 | +63% |
| Burwell | 325 | 50.0 | +11% |
| Ely | 1,601 | 78.8 | +74% |
The Rows is the one area listed within Beck Row, with 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rows | Neighbourhood | 8,376 | 340 | 40.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Beck Row 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 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 Farmers View | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
Of the 203 crimes in Beck Row with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 30 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 88 | 43.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 38 | 18.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 5.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
Beck Row has an estimated population of 5,147 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (37%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%) and fewer households without a car (8.1%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Beck Row average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Beck Row | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Beck Row a safe place to live?
Beck Row recorded 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,220th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Beck Row?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 93 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (35).
Is crime in Beck Row going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beck Row was up 13% on the year before: 233 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 207 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Beck Row?
About 5,147 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Beck Row?
Beck Row 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.