Mid-Suffolk South and West — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Local policing team in the Suffolk Constabulary area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.

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Recorded crime — June 2026

85 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (74): ▲ 11 (15%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

Violence and sexual offences33 · 39%
Anti-social behaviour13 · 15%
Criminal damage and arson12 · 14%
Other theft7 · 8%
Public order7 · 8%
Other crime7 · 8%
Burglary3 · 4%
Shoplifting2 · 2%

Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.

What happened to reported crimes — June 2026

68 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

Unable to prosecute suspect30 · 44%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified16 · 24%
Awaiting court outcome10 · 15%
Action to be taken by another organisation6 · 9%
Local resolution4 · 6%
Further action is not in the public interest1 · 1%

Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.

Current priorities

Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour and Drug-Related Activity

You said there was an increase in Anti Social Behaviour, drug use and supply and violence in Thurston. We did focused patrols in key areas of Thurston to address ongoing anti-social behaviour, violence, and suspected drug activity. These issues are impacting community safety and wellbeing, and patrols are being increased to provide reassurance and gather intelligence.

Set: 2026-06-23

Preventing Acquisitive Crime There has been a rise in burglaries and thefts across the local area, including incidents targeting homes, sheds, and rural properties.

You said there has been a rise in burglaries and theft in rural communities. We did targeted patrols and investigations to deter offenders and support affected communities.

Set: 2026-06-23

Reducing Retail Crime. Retail crime remains a growing concern both locally and nationally.

You said there has been an increase in retail crime in local communities. We did engagement and supporting businesses in Stowmarket town centre to identify repeat offenders, provide crime prevention advice, and take swift action to reduce theft and improve safety.

Set: 2026-06-23