Crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk): statistics, rates and trends
732 crimes were recorded in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) at a glance
- Crime trends in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
- Types of crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
- Mildenhall (West Suffolk) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
- Streets with the most crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
- Population and deprivation in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
- Questions about crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
- About this data
732 crimes were recorded in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 334 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Mildenhall (West Suffolk) has the 612th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mildenhall (West Suffolk) | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 732 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.4 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,107 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,076 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (732). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 732 | 80.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 736 | 80.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 755 | 82.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 836 | 91.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,076 | 118.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 753 | 82.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 883 | 97.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 909 | 99.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 868 | 95.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mildenhall (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 vehicle crime (+33%). The largest falls were in public order (-27%) and shoplifting (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 334 | 36.7 | 1.07 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 8.0 | 1.18 | -22% |
| Other theft | 61 | 6.7 | 1.05 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 5.3 | 0.64 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 5.2 | 0.34 | +0% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.5 | 0.71 | +33% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.3 | 0.93 | +76% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.4 | 1.14 | +38% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.6 | 0.50 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 0.90 | +14% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 0.65 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.33 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.53 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 334 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 45.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Mildenhall (West Suffolk), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mildenhall (West Suffolk).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mildenhall (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Row | 227 | 44.1 | -45% |
| Red Lodge | 292 | 41.0 | -49% |
| Lakenheath | 244 | 48.2 | -40% |
| Soham | 709 | 58.5 | -27% |
| Brandon (West Suffolk) | 666 | 68.2 | -15% |
| Newmarket | 1,549 | 75.5 | -6% |
| Burwell | 313 | 48.2 | -40% |
| Bury St Edmunds | 3,524 | 79.7 | -1% |
3 areas within Mildenhall (West Suffolk), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Mildenhall Kingsway & Market had the highest rate (97.5 per 1,000) and Mildenhall Queensway the lowest (31.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | Neighbourhood | 4,604 | 449 | 97.5 |
| Mildenhall Great Heath | Neighbourhood | 2,870 | 231 | 80.5 |
| Mildenhall Queensway | Neighbourhood | 1,633 | 52 | 31.8 |
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 Mildenhall (West Suffolk) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Emmanuel Close | 61 |
| On or near Recreation Way | 41 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 40 |
| On or near Aldrich Place | 26 |
| On or near St John'S Close | 26 |
| On or near Wamil Walk | 18 |
| On or near Bridewell Close | 17 |
| On or near Clare Close | 16 |
| On or near Fleming Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Threshers Yard | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mildenhall (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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 266 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 180 | 24.6% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 13.1% |
| Not recorded | 47 | 6.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% |
Mildenhall (West Suffolk) has an estimated population of 9,107. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mildenhall (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.3% |
| Social rented homes | 20.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Mildenhall (West Suffolk) a safe place to live?
Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 80.4 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 Mildenhall (West Suffolk)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 334 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (73).
Is crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) was almost unchanged on the year before: 732 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 736 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mildenhall (West Suffolk)?
Mildenhall (West Suffolk) 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 Mildenhall (West Suffolk). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.