Crime Rate in Box Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Box Vale

The total recorded crimes in Box Vale, Babergh, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Box Vale crime rate of 306.57 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 Box Vale, encompassing approximately 68 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Box Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheepden Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Goodlands with total crimes: 6
  • Station Field with total crimes: 3

How safe is Box Vale?

To understand the safety of Box Vale, we need to analyze Box Vale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Box Vale reported a higher crime volume than the Babergh average, with 264 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Box Vale witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

    • In 2023, Box Vale had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 201 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Box Vale witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Babergh, Box Vale has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Box Vale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Box Vale has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 306.57 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Box Vale crimes were 264. The crime rate of Box Vale in 2024 was 3854.01 (year) or 321.17 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Box Vale were around 201 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2934.31 (year) or 244.53 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Box Vale)CrimesRank (Box Vale)CrimesRank (Box Vale)
Sudbury North West37 2688 1675 1
North West Cosford38 1201 9289 6
Great Cornard34 3545 3645 2
Sudbury South East30 4557 2565 3
Hadleigh South20 8398 4358 4
Sproughton & Pinewood21 6397 5354 5
Long Melford21 7308 6270 7
Chadacre20 9195 10210 8
Brett Vale16 11212 8152 11
Copdock & Washbrook16 10172 12204 9
Lavenham14 13193 11146 12
Sudbury North East14 12115 15132 14
Stour7 18105 18140 13
Bures St Mary & Nayland12 14155 13112 17
Sudbury South West5 22130 14103 19
Orwell3 2389 20131 15
Hadleigh North11 15102 1956 21
East Bergholt8 17106 17116 16
Capel St Mary6 20114 16111 18
Brantham8 1659 2271 20
South East Cosford6 1965 2143 23
Ganges5 2139 2433 24
Assington3 2447 2348 22

Box Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20243
July 20243
June 202412

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20256
February 202527
January 20253
December 20249
November 20243
October 202418
September 20249
August 20246
July 202418
June 20246
May 202421

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20253
November 20243
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
October 20246
September 20246

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
November 20243
August 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20253
November 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
September 20243

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20243
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Box Vale in May 2025

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

1. Sheepden Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Goodlands (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Station Field (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Hockley Hole Lane (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
5. Cygnet Court (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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