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Crime in Kentford

Kentford had 14 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 24.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 22 West Suffolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% below the middle West Suffolk area. Crime was down 33% on the three months before.

CB8, West Suffolk · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Kentford

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24.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
18 of 22West Suffolk rank1st is the highest rate
-33%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Apr 14 May 3 Jun 5 Jul 3 Aug 6 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence857%
vehicle crime321%
burglary17%
theft17%
anti-social behaviour17%

Kentford against West Suffolk

TypeKentford per 1,000Middle West Suffolk areaChange
Violence14.221.2–
Burglary1.81.8–
Vehicle crime5.31.5–
Anti-social behaviour1.84.1–
Theft and robbery1.85–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Red Lodge53.2▼ 2%
Kentford24.9▼ 33%
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 Kentford a safe area?

Kentford had about 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 18 of 22 West Suffolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kentford?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (8), followed by vehicle crime (3) and burglary (1).