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Crime in Barton Mills

Barton Mills had 48 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 82.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 22 West Suffolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% above the middle West Suffolk area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

IP28, West Suffolk · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Barton Mills

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82.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 22West Suffolk rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common14 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 16 Apr 18 May 11 Jun 11 Jul 26 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Barton Mills. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting1429%
violence1123%
criminal damage510%
other crime48%
theft36%
anti-social behaviour36%
drugs24%
public order24%

Barton Mills against West Suffolk

TypeBarton Mills per 1,000Middle West Suffolk areaChange
Violence18.919▼ 27%
Burglary02.5–
Vehicle crime1.71.7–
Anti-social behaviour5.13.3–
Theft and robbery8.64.7–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Mildenhall88.8▲ 26%
Barton Mills82.3▲ 14%
Beck Row66.5▲ 58%
Red Lodge58.7▲ 30%
West Row27.5▼ 28%
See every West Suffolk area ranked on the crime in West Suffolk page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Barton Mills a safe area?

Barton Mills had about 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 22 West Suffolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Barton Mills?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (14), followed by violence (11) and criminal damage (5).