Crime in Beck Row: statistics, rates and trends
227 crimes were recorded in Beck Row in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Beck Row
- Questions about crime in Beck Row
- About this data
227 crimes were recorded in Beck Row in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 90 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Beck Row has the 1,247th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beck Row | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 227 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.1 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,147 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beck Row was highest in the year to July 2021 (321 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (199). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 227 | 44.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 199 | 38.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 252 | 49.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 295 | 57.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 312 | 60.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 321 | 62.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 269 | 52.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 287 | 55.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 305 | 59.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beck Row 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 (+22%). 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 | 90 | 17.5 | 0.51 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 6.4 | 0.95 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 6.0 | 0.39 | +288% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.9 | 0.44 | +25% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.7 | 0.43 | +8% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.3 | 0.66 | +20% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.7 | 0.53 | +800% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.6 | 0.32 | +14% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -45% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.2 | 1.20 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.05 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beck Row
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beck Row recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 39.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beck Row
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beck Row recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beck Row
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beck Row recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 288% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beck Row
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beck Row recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beck Row
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beck Row recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beck Row
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beck Row recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beck Row
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beck Row recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 800% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beck Row
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beck Row recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beck Row
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beck Row recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beck Row
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beck Row recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beck Row
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beck Row recorded 2 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beck Row
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beck Row recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Beck Row, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beck Row.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beck Row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildenhall (West Suffolk) | 732 | 80.4 | +82% |
| Lakenheath | 244 | 48.2 | +9% |
| Red Lodge | 292 | 41.0 | -7% |
| Soham | 709 | 58.5 | +33% |
| Brandon (West Suffolk) | 666 | 68.2 | +55% |
| Newmarket | 1,549 | 75.5 | +71% |
| Burwell | 313 | 48.2 | +9% |
| Ely | 1,640 | 80.7 | +83% |
1 areas within Beck Row, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. The Rows had the highest rate (39.9 per 1,000) and The Rows the lowest (39.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rows | Neighbourhood | 8,376 | 334 | 39.9 |
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 Beck Row over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Girling Way | 16 |
| On or near Acres Walk | 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 Dairy Drive | 10 |
| On or near Lizards Way | 10 |
| On or near Farmers View | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beck Row 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 | 80 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 16.7% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 13.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Beck Row has an estimated population of 5,147. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beck Row sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beck Row |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.9% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% |
| Private rented homes | 36.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Beck Row a safe place to live?
Beck Row recorded 44.1 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 Beck Row?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (33).
Is crime in Beck Row going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beck Row was up 14% on the year before: 227 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 199 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beck Row?
Beck Row 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 Beck Row. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.