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Crime in Clare

Clare had 30 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 52.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 22 West Suffolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle West Suffolk area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

CO10, West Suffolk · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Clare

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52.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 22West Suffolk rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 3 Apr 7 May 16 Jun 7 Jul 7 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Clare. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence827%
theft620%
criminal damage413%
public order413%
vehicle crime310%
burglary27%
anti-social behaviour27%
other crime13%

Clare against West Suffolk

TypeClare per 1,000Middle West Suffolk areaChange
Violence14.119▼ 27%
Burglary3.52.5–
Vehicle crime5.31.7–
Anti-social behaviour3.53.3–
Theft and robbery10.54.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Clare52.7▲ 20%
Cavendish32.8–
Glemsford26.6▲ 23%
Kedington12.6▼ 36%
Ridgewell5.4–
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 Clare a safe area?

Clare had about 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 22 West Suffolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Clare?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (8), followed by theft (6) and criminal damage (4).