Crime Rate in Capel St Mary: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Capel St Mary

The total recorded crimes in Capel St Mary, Babergh, UK in July 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Capel St Mary crime rate of 1.48 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 Capel St Mary, encompassing approximately 1,349 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Capel St Mary Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Old London Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Capel St Mary?

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

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Capel St Mary demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 114 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Capel St Mary recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

    • In 2023, Capel St Mary had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 111 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Capel St Mary recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Capel St Mary Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Capel St Mary has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 1.48 ranking 23th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Capel St Mary crimes were 114. The crime rate of Capel St Mary in 2024 was 84.47 (year) or 7.04 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Capel St Mary were around 111 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.25 (year) or 6.85 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Capel St Mary)CrimesRank (Capel St Mary)CrimesRank (Capel St Mary)
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
Brett Vale23 5212 8152 11
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
Brantham7 1759 2271 20
Hadleigh North7 18102 1956 21
Ganges5 1939 2433 24
South East Cosford4 2065 2143 23
Assington2 2447 2348 22

Capel St Mary Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order 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 Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20251

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
August 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Capel St Mary in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
2. Old London Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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