Crime Rate in Brantham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brantham

The total recorded crimes in Brantham, Babergh, UK in March 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brantham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slough Road with total crimes: 2
  • Gravel Pit Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Brantham Hill 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Brantham has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 4.73 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Babergh)CrimesRank (Babergh)CrimesRank (Babergh)
Sudbury North West69 1688 1675 1
Great Cornard55 2545 3645 2
Sudbury South East45 3557 2565 3
Hadleigh South28 5398 4358 4
North West Cosford35 4201 9289 6
Sproughton & Pinewood26 7397 5354 5
Long Melford16 11308 6270 7
Brett Vale26 6212 8152 11
Box Vale18 9264 7201 10
Chadacre16 10195 10210 8
Sudbury North East22 8115 15132 14
Copdock & Washbrook11 14172 12204 9
Lavenham10 15193 11146 12
Stour16 12105 18140 13
Bures St Mary & Nayland7 19155 13112 17
Capel St Mary15 13114 16111 18
Sudbury South West8 16130 14103 19
Orwell5 2289 20131 15
East Bergholt7 20106 17116 16
South East Cosford8 1765 2143 23
Hadleigh North6 21102 1956 21
Assington2 2347 2348 22
Ganges1 2439 2433 24

Brantham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 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 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Brantham in March 2025

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

1. Slough Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Gravel Pit Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Brantham Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Factory Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Grimwade Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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