Crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk): statistics, rates and trends
733 crimes were recorded in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
- Questions about crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (331), criminal damage and arson (71) and other theft (57) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 598th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Mildenhall (West Suffolk) | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 733 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.5 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,107 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,072 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (730). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 733 | 80.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 774 | 85.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 730 | 80.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 830 | 91.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,072 | 117.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 760 | 83.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 901 | 98.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 873 | 95.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 906 | 99.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and shoplifting (31% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 22 to 38, while public order fell from 66 to 42 and criminal damage and arson fell from 94 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 331 | 36.3 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Other theft | 57 | 6.3 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 5.8 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Public order | 42 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +73% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Mildenhall (West Suffolk) has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest towns.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mildenhall (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Row | 233 | 45.3 | -44% |
| Red Lodge | 299 | 42.0 | -48% |
| Lakenheath | 242 | 47.8 | -41% |
| Soham | 686 | 56.6 | -30% |
| Brandon (West Suffolk) | 629 | 64.4 | -20% |
| Newmarket | 1,512 | 73.7 | -8% |
| Burwell | 325 | 50.0 | -38% |
| Bury St Edmunds | 3,471 | 78.5 | -3% |
Of the 3 areas within Mildenhall (West Suffolk), Mildenhall Kingsway & Market had the highest crime rate (93.6 per 1,000) and Mildenhall Queensway the lowest (31.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | Neighbourhood | 4,604 | 431 | 93.6 |
| Mildenhall Great Heath | Neighbourhood | 2,870 | 251 | 87.5 |
| Mildenhall Queensway | Neighbourhood | 1,633 | 51 | 31.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Emmanuel Close” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Emmanuel Close | 63 |
| On or near Recreation Way | 44 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 39 |
| On or near St John'S Close | 34 |
| On or near Clare Close | 23 |
| On or near Aldrich Place | 22 |
| On or near Hereward Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Bridewell Close | 17 |
| On or near Fleming Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Wamil Walk | 15 |
Of the 687 crimes in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 46 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 259 | 37.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 174 | 25.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 16.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 38 | 5.5% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Mildenhall (West Suffolk) has an estimated population of 9,107 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mildenhall (West Suffolk) average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Mildenhall (West Suffolk) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mildenhall (West Suffolk) a safe place to live?
Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 598th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 331 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (71).
Is crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) was down 5% on the year before: 733 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 774 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mildenhall (West Suffolk)?
About 9,107 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mildenhall (West Suffolk)?
Mildenhall (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.