Crime Rate in Brett Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brett Vale

The total recorded crimes in Brett Vale, Babergh, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brett Vale crime rate of 205.17 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 Jul were:

  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Brett Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heath Road with total crimes: 9
  • Dunningham Drive with total crimes: 3
  • King Georges Close 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 areas in the Babergh.

    • 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 areas in the Babergh.

  • 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 July 2025 the Brett Vale has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 205.17 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brett Vale)CrimesRank (Brett Vale)CrimesRank (Brett Vale)
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
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
Brantham7 1759 2271 20
Hadleigh North7 18102 1956 21
Ganges5 1939 2433 24
South East Cosford4 2065 2143 23
Assington2 2447 2348 22

Brett Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
March 20253
September 20241

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202515
May 202511
April 202522
March 20257
February 20253
January 202518
December 20249
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
March 20253
October 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
September 20242

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20244
September 202410

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
December 20243
September 20243
August 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20241

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 July 2025

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

1. Heath Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
2. Dunningham Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order3
3. King Georges Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Sulleys Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Old Orchard (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. The Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Hadleigh Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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