Crime Rate in Babergh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Babergh

The total recorded crimes in Babergh, UK in March 2025 are around 459 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Babergh crime rate of 4.97 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (206) incidents (8.99% increase)
  • Other theft: (38) incidents (31.03% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (38) incidents (2.70% increase)
Babergh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eldred Court with total crimes: 11
  • Market Hill with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket 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 (69 crimes), and the safest, Ganges (1 crimes), is 68 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Babergh.

Similarly, the area of Sudbury (140 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures (10 crimes), with a difference of 130 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Babergh.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Sudbury North West69
Great Cornard55
Sudbury South East45
North West Cosford35
Hadleigh South28

Safest Wards:

East Bergholt7
Hadleigh North6
Orwell5
Assington2
Ganges1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Sudbury140
Great Cornard55
Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford45
Hadleigh42
Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham39

Safest Areas:

East Bergholt, Brantham & Capel St Mary34
Shotley Peninsula22
North Sudbury & Long Melford19
Glemsford & Lawshall16
Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures10

Babergh Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Babergh has recorded 459 crimes with crime rate of 4.97 ranking 10391th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)
Mid Suffolk401 54,778 54,553 5
West Suffolk1,000 313,366 212,284 3
East Suffolk1,183 216,355 316,864 2
Ipswich1,134 114,832 115,696 1

Babergh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 169 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (358 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 256 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202524
January 202521
December 202413
November 202421
October 202424
September 202415
August 202412
July 202433
June 202456

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414

A total of 370 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202529
January 202529
December 202437
November 202427
October 202430
September 202436
August 202437
July 202431
June 202476

A total of 1949 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 194.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 358 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025206
February 2025189
January 2025169
December 2024199
November 2024155
October 2024175
September 2024181
August 2024148
July 2024169
June 2024358

A total of 132 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202517
January 202512
December 202410
November 202413
October 202413
September 20246
August 20247
July 202411
June 202428

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 202514
December 202412
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244

A total of 416 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202537
January 202522
December 202442
November 202435
October 202434
September 202444
August 202432
July 202446
June 202486

A total of 260 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202521
January 202517
December 202424
November 202434
October 202428
September 202440
August 202416
July 202421
June 202448

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 377 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202518
January 202524
December 202427
November 202419
October 202426
September 202440
August 202460
July 202438
June 202488

A total of 169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20253
January 202515
December 202418
November 202419
October 202416
September 202420
August 202412
July 202414
June 202440

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 301 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202525
January 202519
December 202415
November 202427
October 202433
September 202434
August 202428
July 202434
June 202448

High Crime Locations Babergh in March 2025

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

1. Eldred Court (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft1
2. Market Hill (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
Other theft1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Stone Street Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime3
5. North Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
6. Canhams Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1

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