Is Mid-Suffolk South and West Safe?
Crime statistics for Mid-Suffolk South and West. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
Safety Score !
Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 1,512 total crimes recorded in Mid-Suffolk South and West
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Mid-Suffolk South and West — last 24 months
Explore by Month
View detailed crime data for each month in Mid-Suffolk South and West
Safest Areas Near Mid-Suffolk South and West
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Mid-Suffolk South and West by safety score
Compare Mid-Suffolk South and West With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mid-Suffolk South and West safe?
Mid-Suffolk South and West has a CrimeRadar safety score of 20/100, rated High Crime. A total of 664 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 21.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Mid-Suffolk South and West are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Mid-Suffolk South and West in the last 12 months?
664 crimes were recorded in Mid-Suffolk South and West in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 21.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (848 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 713 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Mid-Suffolk South and West?
The most common crime in Mid-Suffolk South and West is Violent Crime, with 713 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 107.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Mid-Suffolk South and West increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Mid-Suffolk South and West is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 21.7% — from 848 crimes in the previous 12 months to 664 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Mid-Suffolk South and West?
Mid-Suffolk South and West has a safety score of 20 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Mid-Suffolk South and West compare to the Suffolk Constabulary average?
Mid-Suffolk South and West has a safety score of 20/100, while the Suffolk Constabulary force area average is 22/100. Mid-Suffolk South and West is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Mid-Suffolk South and West?
48.5% of crimes recorded in Mid-Suffolk South and West resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Suffolk Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Mid-Suffolk South and West?
713 violent crimes were recorded in Mid-Suffolk South and West in the last 12 months — representing 107.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 129 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Mid-Suffolk South and West last updated?
The crime data for Mid-Suffolk South and West was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Mid-Suffolk South and West with other areas?
You can compare Mid-Suffolk South and West with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.