The total recorded crimes in Assington, Babergh, UK in March 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Assington crime rate of 22.75 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 Assington, encompassing approximately 87 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Assington, we need to analyze Assington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Babergh:
In 2024, Assington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 47 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Assington recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.
In 2023, Assington had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 48 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Assington recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Babergh, Assington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In March 2025 the Assington has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 22.75 ranking 23th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK
In 2024, the total Assington crimes were 47. The crime rate of Assington in 2024 was 534.70 (year) or 44.56 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Babergh.
In 2023, the total crimes in Assington were around 48 crimes with yearly crime rate of 546.08 (year) or 45.51 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Babergh.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Babergh) | Crimes | Rank (Babergh) | Crimes | Rank (Babergh) | |
| Sudbury North West | 69 | 1 | 688 | 1 | 675 | 1 |
| Great Cornard | 55 | 2 | 545 | 3 | 645 | 2 |
| Sudbury South East | 45 | 3 | 557 | 2 | 565 | 3 |
| Hadleigh South | 28 | 5 | 398 | 4 | 358 | 4 |
| North West Cosford | 35 | 4 | 201 | 9 | 289 | 6 |
| Sproughton & Pinewood | 26 | 7 | 397 | 5 | 354 | 5 |
| Long Melford | 16 | 11 | 308 | 6 | 270 | 7 |
| Brett Vale | 26 | 6 | 212 | 8 | 152 | 11 |
| Box Vale | 18 | 9 | 264 | 7 | 201 | 10 |
| Chadacre | 16 | 10 | 195 | 10 | 210 | 8 |
| Sudbury North East | 22 | 8 | 115 | 15 | 132 | 14 |
| Copdock & Washbrook | 11 | 14 | 172 | 12 | 204 | 9 |
| Lavenham | 10 | 15 | 193 | 11 | 146 | 12 |
| Stour | 16 | 12 | 105 | 18 | 140 | 13 |
| Bures St Mary & Nayland | 7 | 19 | 155 | 13 | 112 | 17 |
| Capel St Mary | 15 | 13 | 114 | 16 | 111 | 18 |
| Sudbury South West | 8 | 16 | 130 | 14 | 103 | 19 |
| Orwell | 5 | 22 | 89 | 20 | 131 | 15 |
| East Bergholt | 7 | 20 | 106 | 17 | 116 | 16 |
| South East Cosford | 8 | 17 | 65 | 21 | 43 | 23 |
| Brantham | 7 | 18 | 59 | 22 | 71 | 20 |
| Hadleigh North | 6 | 21 | 102 | 19 | 56 | 21 |
| Ganges | 1 | 24 | 39 | 24 | 33 | 24 |
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In January 2025, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (1 incidents) also being high.
July 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Assington postcode area is presented below.