What is the crime rate in Babergh?

As of February 2026, Babergh has a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 residents, based on 378 recorded offences.

How does Babergh rank nationally for crime?

Babergh ranks #284 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Babergh?

The most common crime type in Babergh is Violence and sexual offences with 203 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 53.7% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Babergh?

As of February 2026, Babergh has a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 residents, based on 378 recorded offences.

How does Babergh rank nationally for crime?

Babergh ranks #284 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Babergh?

The most common crime type in Babergh is Violence and sexual offences with 203 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 53.7% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Babergh Crime Intelligence Report

Babergh recorded 378 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 residents. This places Babergh at #284 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 3.8% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 1.6% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

378

trending_down -3.8% vs last month

Crime Rate

4.09per 1k

Low Risk

National Rank

#284of 331

By total crime volume

Suffolk

#4rank

Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Sulleys Hill Map	Violence and sexual offences: 18 Public order: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 3	18
On or near Nursery Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7	7
On or near Petrol Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Sheepden Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 5	5
On or near Hamilton Road Map	Criminal damage and arson: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 2	3
On or near Greenspire Grove Map	Shoplifting: 2 Public order: 1 Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Bures Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Park/Open Space Map	Other theft: 3	3
On or near Polstead Hill Map	Other theft: 3	3

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

378 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

203

53.7%

Criminal Damage & Arson

8.5%

Other Theft

6.6%

Anti-social Behaviour

6.1%

Public Order

5.8%

Burglary

5.8%

Shoplifting

4.0%

Drug Offences

2.9%

Vehicle Crime

2.4%

Other Crime

2.1%

Weapons Possession

1.9%

Robbery

0.3%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

24 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Sudbury North West	50	3.9
2	Brett Vale	40	356.8
3	Great Cornard	38	2.9
4	Sudbury South East	35	3.3
5	Box Vale	21	306.6

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Stour	1	4.0
shield	Brantham	3	2.0
shield	Hadleigh North	4	16.8
shield	Ganges	4	12.6
shield	Sudbury South West	5	10.3

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -3.8%

Year-on-Yeartrending_down -1.6%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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