Crime Rate in Babergh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Babergh

The total recorded crimes in Babergh, UK in May 2025 are around 376 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Babergh crime rate of 4.07 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (174) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (46) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-16.33% decrease)
Babergh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bury Road with total crimes: 18
  • Rookwood Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Sheepden Lane with total crimes: 6

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, North West Cosford (38 crimes), and the safest, Assington (3 crimes), is 35 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Babergh.

Similarly, the area of Sudbury (82 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Shotley Peninsula (15 crimes), with a difference of 67 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Babergh.

Most Dangerous Wards:

North West Cosford38
Sudbury North West37
Great Cornard34
Sudbury South East30
Box Vale21

Safest Wards:

Capel St Mary6
Ganges5
Sudbury South West5
Orwell3
Assington3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Sudbury82
Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham44
Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford41
Hadleigh37
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham37

Safest Areas:

East Bergholt, Brantham & Capel St Mary26
Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures24
Glemsford & Lawshall20
North Sudbury & Long Melford16
Shotley Peninsula15

Babergh Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Babergh has recorded 376 crimes with crime rate of 4.07 ranking 309th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)
Mid Suffolk407 54,778 54,553 5
West Suffolk964 313,366 212,284 3
East Suffolk1,211 216,355 316,864 2
Ipswich1,218 114,832 115,696 1

Babergh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Criminal damage and arson 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 284 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202511
February 202521
January 202517
December 202424
November 202434
October 202428
September 202440
August 202416
July 202421
June 202448

A total of 2326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 193.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 358 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025174
April 2025203
March 2025206
February 2025189
January 2025169
December 2024199
November 2024155
October 2024175
September 2024181
August 2024148
July 2024169
June 2024358

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 512 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202550
March 202538
February 202537
January 202522
December 202442
November 202435
October 202434
September 202444
August 202432
July 202446
June 202486

A total of 184 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 202512
February 20253
January 202515
December 202418
November 202419
October 202416
September 202420
August 202412
July 202414
June 202440

A total of 362 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202536
March 202538
February 202525
January 202519
December 202415
November 202427
October 202433
September 202434
August 202428
July 202434
June 202448

A total of 435 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202541
March 202538
February 202529
January 202529
December 202437
November 202427
October 202430
September 202436
August 202437
July 202431
June 202476

A total of 467 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202549
March 202537
February 202518
January 202524
December 202427
November 202419
October 202426
September 202440
August 202460
July 202438
June 202488

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202514
February 20258
January 202514
December 202412
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244

A total of 285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202537
February 202524
January 202521
December 202413
November 202421
October 202424
September 202415
August 202412
July 202433
June 202456

A total of 77 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414

A total of 158 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20259
March 202515
February 202517
January 202512
December 202410
November 202413
October 202413
September 20246
August 20247
July 202411
June 202428

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Babergh in May 2025

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

1. Bury Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3
Other crime3
2. Rookwood Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Sheepden Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft3
4. Goodlands (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
5. Lambert Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Foundry Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2

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