Crime Rate in Babergh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Babergh

The total recorded crimes in Babergh, UK in July 2025 are around 394 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Babergh crime rate of 4.27 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Babergh, encompassing approximately 92,342 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (186) incidents (-19.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Public order: (41) incidents (2.50% increase)
Babergh Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Heath Road with total crimes: 9
  • Beaconsfield Road with total crimes: 7

Babergh Police Info:

Suffolk Constabulary
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  • Telephone: 101

How safe is Babergh?

To understand the safety of Babergh, we need to analyze Babergh crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Babergh has recorded 5,256 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 56.92 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 299 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,165 crimes with a crime rate of 55.93, ranking it 292 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Babergh demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Suffolk average, with 5256 crimes compared to 10917.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Babergh witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Babergh had fewer crimes than the Suffolk average, with 5,165 crimes compared to 10,912. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Babergh witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Babergh is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Suffolk, Babergh has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Babergh Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Sudbury North West (64 crimes), and the safest, Assington (2 crimes), is 62 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Babergh.

Similarly, the area of Sudbury (109 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Glemsford & Lawshall (9 crimes), with a difference of 100 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Babergh.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Sudbury North West64
Great Cornard46
Hadleigh South35
Sudbury South East33
Brett Vale23

Safest Wards:

South East Cosford4
East Bergholt4
Sudbury South West4
Capel St Mary2
Assington2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Sudbury109
Great Cornard46
Hadleigh46
Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford40
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham33

Safest Areas:

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures27
Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham26
North Sudbury & Long Melford16
East Bergholt, Brantham & Capel St Mary15
Glemsford & Lawshall9

Babergh Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Babergh has recorded 394 crimes with crime rate of 4.27 ranking 319th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Suffolk.

In 2024, the total Babergh crimes were 5,256. The crime rate of Babergh in 2024 was 56.92 (year) or 4.74 (month) ranking it 299 danzarous in the UK. Babergh ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Babergh were around 5,165 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.93 (year) or 4.66 (month) ranking 292 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Suffolk, Babergh ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Babergh

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)
Mid Suffolk469 54,778 54,553 5
West Suffolk1,142 313,366 212,284 3
East Suffolk1,344 216,355 316,864 2
Ipswich1,320 114,832 115,696 1

Babergh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 186 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (230 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (174 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (203 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (50 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (206 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 189 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (169 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 199 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (155 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (175 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (181 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (44 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (148 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (60 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202511
April 202513
March 202511
February 202521
January 202517
December 202424
November 202434
October 202428
September 202440
August 202416

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 435 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202552
May 202541
April 202549
March 202537
February 202518
January 202524
December 202427
November 202419
October 202426
September 202440
August 202460

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202510
April 20259
March 202514
February 20258
January 202514
December 202412
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 225 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
May 202516
April 202513
March 202537
February 202524
January 202521
December 202413
November 202421
October 202424
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 70 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 136 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 202517
April 20259
March 202515
February 202517
January 202512
December 202410
November 202413
October 202413
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 2215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 184.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025186
June 2025230
May 2025174
April 2025203
March 2025206
February 2025189
January 2025169
December 2024199
November 2024155
October 2024175
September 2024181
August 2024148

A total of 444 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202534
May 202546
April 202550
March 202538
February 202537
January 202522
December 202442
November 202435
October 202434
September 202444
August 202432

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20258
May 20254
April 202511
March 202512
February 20253
January 202515
December 202418
November 202419
October 202416
September 202420
August 202412

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 361 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202540
May 202525
April 202536
March 202538
February 202525
January 202519
December 202415
November 202427
October 202433
September 202434
August 202428

A total of 378 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202525
May 202524
April 202541
March 202538
February 202529
January 202529
December 202437
November 202427
October 202430
September 202436
August 202437

High Crime Locations Babergh in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Babergh postcode area is presented below.

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
2. Heath Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
3. Beaconsfield Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
4. Station Field (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
5. Raydon Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Elm Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1

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