Crime Rate in Copdock & Washbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Copdock & Washbrook

The total recorded crimes in Copdock & Washbrook, Babergh, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Copdock & Washbrook crime rate of 63.47 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 Copdock & Washbrook, encompassing approximately 173 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Copdock & Washbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Felchurch Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bourne Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Copdock & Washbrook?

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

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Copdock & Washbrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 172 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Copdock & Washbrook witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Copdock & Washbrook had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 204 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Copdock & Washbrook witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Copdock & Washbrook Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Copdock & Washbrook has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 63.47 ranking 14th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Copdock & Washbrook crimes were 172. The crime rate of Copdock & Washbrook in 2024 was 992.50 (year) or 82.71 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Copdock & Washbrook were around 204 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1177.15 (year) or 98.10 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Babergh)CrimesRank (Babergh)CrimesRank (Babergh)
Sudbury North West69 1688 1675 1
Great Cornard55 2545 3645 2
Sudbury South East45 3557 2565 3
Hadleigh South28 5398 4358 4
North West Cosford35 4201 9289 6
Sproughton & Pinewood26 7397 5354 5
Long Melford16 11308 6270 7
Brett Vale26 6212 8152 11
Box Vale18 9264 7201 10
Chadacre16 10195 10210 8
Sudbury North East22 8115 15132 14
Lavenham10 15193 11146 12
Stour16 12105 18140 13
Bures St Mary & Nayland7 19155 13112 17
Capel St Mary15 13114 16111 18
Sudbury South West8 16130 14103 19
Orwell5 2289 20131 15
East Bergholt7 20106 17116 16
South East Cosford8 1765 2143 23
Brantham7 1859 2271 20
Hadleigh North6 21102 1956 21
Assington2 2347 2348 22
Ganges1 2439 2433 24

Copdock & Washbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime 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 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
October 20244
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Copdock & Washbrook in March 2025

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

1. Felchurch Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Bourne Hill (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. The Strand (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. St. Nicholas Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Pearsons Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Poplar Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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