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Burglary Rates in St Olaves

West Suffolk, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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St Olaves recorded 8 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 60% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

8

1.35 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

425

71.8 per 1,000 residents

60% below the UK average50% below the East of England regional average

How does St Olaves rank?

Within West Suffolk

39 of 43 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

17th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
1
3
1
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
209
49%
Other Crime
129
30%
Anti-social Behaviour
41
10%
Vehicle Crime
13
3%
Drug Offences
13
3%
Burglary
8
2%
Shoplifting
8
2%
Robbery
2
0%
Theft from Person
2
0%

Property mix in St Olaves

Source: Census 2021 · 2,519 households

Detached 13%Semi-detached 29%Terraced 44%Flats 13%

The most common property type in St Olaves is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for St Olaves homeowners

Most homes in St Olaves are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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