Crime Rate in Brett Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brett Vale

The total recorded crimes in Brett Vale, Babergh, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brett Vale crime rate of 142.73 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 Brett Vale, encompassing approximately 112 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brett Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Dunningham Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Rockalls Road 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 May 2025 the Brett Vale has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 142.73 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brett Vale)CrimesRank (Brett Vale)CrimesRank (Brett Vale)
Sudbury North West37 2688 1675 1
North West Cosford38 1201 9289 6
Great Cornard34 3545 3645 2
Sudbury South East30 4557 2565 3
Hadleigh South20 8398 4358 4
Sproughton & Pinewood21 6397 5354 5
Box Vale21 5264 7201 10
Long Melford21 7308 6270 7
Chadacre20 9195 10210 8
Copdock & Washbrook16 10172 12204 9
Lavenham14 13193 11146 12
Sudbury North East14 12115 15132 14
Stour7 18105 18140 13
Bures St Mary & Nayland12 14155 13112 17
Sudbury South West5 22130 14103 19
Orwell3 2389 20131 15
Hadleigh North11 15102 1956 21
East Bergholt8 17106 17116 16
Capel St Mary6 20114 16111 18
Brantham8 1659 2271 20
South East Cosford6 1965 2143 23
Ganges5 2139 2433 24
Assington3 2447 2348 22

Brett Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20244
September 202410
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202522
March 20257
February 20253
January 202518
December 20249
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
July 20246
June 20246

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
December 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Rectory Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Dunningham Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Rockalls Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Heath Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Kenyon Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Matthews Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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