Crime Rate in Chadacre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chadacre

The total recorded crimes in Chadacre, Babergh, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chadacre crime rate of 33.88 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 Chadacre, encompassing approximately 590 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Chadacre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foundry Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lower Street with total crimes: 4
  • Scossels with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chadacre?

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

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Chadacre demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 195 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Chadacre witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

    • In 2023, Chadacre had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 210 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Chadacre witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chadacre Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chadacre has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 33.88 ranking 9th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Chadacre crimes were 195. The crime rate of Chadacre in 2024 was 330.34 (year) or 27.53 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chadacre were around 210 crimes with yearly crime rate of 355.75 (year) or 29.65 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chadacre)CrimesRank (Chadacre)CrimesRank (Chadacre)
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
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
Capel St Mary6 20114 16111 18
Brantham8 1659 2271 20
South East Cosford6 1965 2143 23
Ganges5 2139 2433 24
Assington3 2447 2348 22

Chadacre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202513
February 20252
January 20258
December 202410
November 20248
October 20246
September 202410
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20244
July 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Chadacre in May 2025

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

1. Foundry Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Lower Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Scossels (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Churchill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Melford Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Lower Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. The Pippins (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Stour Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Lower Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Golding Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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