The total recorded crimes in Brantham, Babergh, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brantham crime rate of 5.40 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In May 2025 the Brantham has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 5.40 ranking 16th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Brantham) | Crimes | Rank (Brantham) | Crimes | Rank (Brantham) | |
| Sudbury North West | 37 | 2 | 688 | 1 | 675 | 1 |
| North West Cosford | 38 | 1 | 201 | 9 | 289 | 6 |
| Great Cornard | 34 | 3 | 545 | 3 | 645 | 2 |
| Sudbury South East | 30 | 4 | 557 | 2 | 565 | 3 |
| Hadleigh South | 20 | 8 | 398 | 4 | 358 | 4 |
| Sproughton & Pinewood | 21 | 6 | 397 | 5 | 354 | 5 |
| Box Vale | 21 | 5 | 264 | 7 | 201 | 10 |
| Long Melford | 21 | 7 | 308 | 6 | 270 | 7 |
| Chadacre | 20 | 9 | 195 | 10 | 210 | 8 |
| Brett Vale | 16 | 11 | 212 | 8 | 152 | 11 |
| Copdock & Washbrook | 16 | 10 | 172 | 12 | 204 | 9 |
| Lavenham | 14 | 13 | 193 | 11 | 146 | 12 |
| Sudbury North East | 14 | 12 | 115 | 15 | 132 | 14 |
| Stour | 7 | 18 | 105 | 18 | 140 | 13 |
| Bures St Mary & Nayland | 12 | 14 | 155 | 13 | 112 | 17 |
| Sudbury South West | 5 | 22 | 130 | 14 | 103 | 19 |
| Orwell | 3 | 23 | 89 | 20 | 131 | 15 |
| Hadleigh North | 11 | 15 | 102 | 19 | 56 | 21 |
| East Bergholt | 8 | 17 | 106 | 17 | 116 | 16 |
| Capel St Mary | 6 | 20 | 114 | 16 | 111 | 18 |
| South East Cosford | 6 | 19 | 65 | 21 | 43 | 23 |
| Ganges | 5 | 21 | 39 | 24 | 33 | 24 |
| Assington | 3 | 24 | 47 | 23 | 48 | 22 |
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).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brantham postcode area is presented below.