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 May 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Capel St Mary crime rate of 4.45 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Capel St Mary Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rylands with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Penn Close 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 May 2025 the Capel St Mary has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 4.45 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Capel St Mary)CrimesRank (Capel St Mary)CrimesRank (Capel St Mary)
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
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
Brantham8 1659 2271 20
South East Cosford6 1965 2143 23
Ganges5 2139 2433 24
Assington3 2447 2348 22

Capel St Mary Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
May 20244

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Capel St Mary in May 2025

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

1. Rylands (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Penn Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Dawes Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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