Crime Rate in Babergh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Babergh

The total recorded crimes in Babergh, Babergh in January 2025 are around 353 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Babergh crime rate of 3.82 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (169) incidents (-15.08% decrease)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (-21.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Babergh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 15
  • Rockalls Road with total crimes: 12
  • Market Hill with total crimes: 8

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, Assington (1 crimes), is 68 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Babergh.

Similarly, the area of Sudbury (104 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Glemsford & Lawshall (11 crimes), with a difference of 93 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Babergh.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Sudbury North West69
Great Cornard33
Sproughton & Pinewood31
Brett Vale29
Sudbury South East26

Safest Wards:

Sudbury South West4
Stour4
Brantham2
Ganges2
Assington1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Sudbury104
Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford45
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham41
Hadleigh38
Great Cornard33

Safest Areas:

Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures16
North Sudbury & Long Melford15
Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham13
Shotley Peninsula12
Glemsford & Lawshall11

Babergh Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Babergh has recorded 353 crimes with crime rate of 3.82 ranking 292th 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)
Mid Suffolk347 54,778 54,553 5
West Suffolk947 213,366 212,284 3
East Suffolk1,071 316,355 316,864 2
Ipswich1,066 114,832 115,696 1

Babergh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 238 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

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

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 341 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 86 reported cases.

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

A total of 303 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

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

A total of 228 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

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

A total of 322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 1554 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 194.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 358 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414

High Crime Locations Babergh in January 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
2. Rockalls Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
3. Market Hill (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Other theft1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs2
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
5. Beaconsfield Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

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