Crime Rate in Bures St Mary & Nayland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bures St Mary & Nayland

The total recorded crimes in Bures St Mary & Nayland, Babergh, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bures St Mary & Nayland crime rate of 86.21 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 Bures St Mary & Nayland, encompassing approximately 139 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bures St Mary & Nayland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Court Street with total crimes: 3
  • Butt Road with total crimes: 1
  • School Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bures St Mary & Nayland?

To understand the safety of Bures St Mary & Nayland, we need to analyze Bures St Mary & Nayland crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Bures St Mary & Nayland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 155 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bures St Mary & Nayland recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

    • In 2023, Bures St Mary & Nayland had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 112 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bures St Mary & Nayland recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Babergh, Bures St Mary & Nayland has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bures St Mary & Nayland Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bures St Mary & Nayland has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 86.21 ranking 14th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Bures St Mary & Nayland crimes were 155. The crime rate of Bures St Mary & Nayland in 2024 was 1113.51 (year) or 92.79 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bures St Mary & Nayland were around 112 crimes with yearly crime rate of 804.60 (year) or 67.05 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bures St Mary & Nayland)CrimesRank (Bures St Mary & Nayland)CrimesRank (Bures St Mary & Nayland)
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
Brett Vale16 11212 8152 11
Copdock & Washbrook16 10172 12204 9
Lavenham14 13193 11146 12
Sudbury North East14 12115 15132 14
Stour7 18105 18140 13
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

Bures St Mary & Nayland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft 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 (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
June 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bures St Mary & Nayland in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bures St Mary & Nayland postcode area is presented below.

1. Court Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Butt Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. School Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Pikes Marsh (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Sudbury Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Apple Tree Mews (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Claypits Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. The Waldegraves (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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