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Crime in Newmarket

Newmarket had 422 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 93.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 22 West Suffolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 77% above the middle West Suffolk area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

CB8, West Suffolk · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Newmarket

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93.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 22West Suffolk rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common182 in 3 months

Month by month

127 Mar 110 Apr 124 May 153 Jun 148 Jul 121 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18243%
shoplifting399%
criminal damage379%
anti-social behaviour338%
public order328%
theft307%
vehicle crime235%
other crime113%

Newmarket against West Suffolk

TypeNewmarket per 1,000Middle West Suffolk areaChange
Violence40.319▲ 21%
Burglary1.32.5▼ 60%
Vehicle crime5.11.7▲ 109%
Anti-social behaviour7.33.3▲ 120%
Theft and robbery9.54.70%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Exning108.7▲ 9%
Newmarket93.5▲ 17%
Stetchworth24.4▲ 8%
Dullingham24.4▲ 18%
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 Newmarket a safe area?

Newmarket had about 93.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 22 West Suffolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Newmarket?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (182), followed by shoplifting (39) and criminal damage (37).