Crime Rate in Brett Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brett Vale

The total recorded crimes in Brett Vale, Babergh, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brett Vale crime rate of 231.94 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 Brett Vale, encompassing approximately 112 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Brett Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Hill with total crimes: 6
  • B1070 with total crimes: 3
  • The Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brett Vale?

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

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Brett Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 212 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brett Vale witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brett Vale had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 152 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brett Vale witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brett Vale Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Brett Vale has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 231.94 ranking 6th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Brett Vale crimes were 212. The crime rate of Brett Vale in 2024 was 1891.17 (year) or 157.60 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brett Vale were around 152 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1355.93 (year) or 112.99 (month) ranking 11 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
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
Brantham7 1859 2271 20
Hadleigh North6 21102 1956 21
Assington2 2347 2348 22
Ganges1 2439 2433 24

Brett Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (3 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 202518
December 20249
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
June 202426
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
July 20246
June 20246
April 20244

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20244
September 202410
June 202414
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
September 20242
July 20246
June 202412
April 20242

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241
July 20243
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

High Crime Locations Brett Vale in March 2025

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

1. Rectory Hill (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. B1070 (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
3. The Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Dunningham Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Stoke Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. The Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Anchor Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Billy'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Mors End (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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