Crime Rate in Brantham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brantham

The total recorded crimes in Brantham, Babergh, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brantham crime rate of 4.73 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 Brantham, encompassing approximately 1,481 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brantham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Lane with total crimes: 2
  • The Poplars with total crimes: 1
  • Valley Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Brantham?

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

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Brantham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 59 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brantham recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

    • In 2023, Brantham had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 71 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brantham recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Babergh, Brantham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Brantham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brantham has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 4.73 ranking 17th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Brantham crimes were 59. The crime rate of Brantham in 2024 was 39.83 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brantham were around 71 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.93 (year) or 3.99 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brantham)CrimesRank (Brantham)CrimesRank (Brantham)
Sudbury North West64 1688 1675 1
Great Cornard46 2545 3645 2
Sudbury South East33 4557 2565 3
Hadleigh South35 3398 4358 4
Sproughton & Pinewood21 8397 5354 5
Brett Vale23 5212 8152 11
North West Cosford17 9201 9289 6
Long Melford21 7308 6270 7
Lavenham22 6193 11146 12
Box Vale15 10264 7201 10
Chadacre9 15195 10210 8
Copdock & Washbrook12 12172 12204 9
Stour12 11105 18140 13
Bures St Mary & Nayland8 16155 13112 17
Sudbury North East11 13115 15132 14
Sudbury South West4 22130 14103 19
Orwell10 1489 20131 15
East Bergholt4 21106 17116 16
Capel St Mary2 23114 16111 18
Hadleigh North7 18102 1956 21
Ganges5 1939 2433 24
South East Cosford4 2065 2143 23
Assington2 2447 2348 22

Brantham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Other crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20251

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Brantham in July 2025

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

1. Rectory Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. The Poplars (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Valley Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Quince Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Factory Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Bridge Place (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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