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Crime in Fornham St Martin

Fornham St Martin had 34 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 44.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 22 West Suffolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% below the middle West Suffolk area. Crime was down 31% on the three months before.

IP31, West Suffolk · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Fornham St Martin

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44.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 22West Suffolk rank1st is the highest rate
-31%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common14 in 3 months

Month by month

17 Mar 19 Apr 13 May 13 Jun 16 Jul 5 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Fornham St Martin. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1441%
criminal damage618%
weapons26%
anti-social behaviour26%
drugs26%
burglary26%
shoplifting26%
other crime26%

Fornham St Martin against West Suffolk

TypeFornham St Martin per 1,000Middle West Suffolk areaChange
Violence18.519▲ 8%
Burglary2.62.5–
Vehicle crime1.31.7–
Anti-social behaviour2.63.3–
Theft and robbery1.34.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bury St Edmunds87.4▲ 2%
Fornham All Saints56.1▲ 22%
Fornham St Martin44.8▼ 31%
Great Barton24.9–
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 Fornham St Martin a safe area?

Fornham St Martin had about 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 22 West Suffolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Fornham St Martin?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (14), followed by criminal damage (6) and weapons (2).