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Crime in Stanton

Stanton had 24 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 32.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 22 West Suffolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% below the middle West Suffolk area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

IP31, West Suffolk · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Stanton

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32.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 22West Suffolk rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common11 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 10 Apr 8 May 3 Jun 11 Jul 10 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1146%
shoplifting625%
theft313%
public order14%
criminal damage14%
vehicle crime14%
drugs14%

Stanton against West Suffolk

TypeStanton per 1,000Middle West Suffolk areaChange
Violence15.119▼ 8%
Burglary02.5–
Vehicle crime1.41.7–
Anti-social behaviour03.3–
Theft and robbery4.14.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stanton32.9▲ 4%
Ixworth31.3▼ 14%
Walsham le Willows11.4▼ 50%
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 Stanton a safe area?

Stanton had about 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 22 West Suffolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Stanton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (11), followed by shoplifting (6) and theft (3).