Crime Rate in Copdock & Washbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Copdock & Washbrook

The total recorded crimes in Copdock & Washbrook, Babergh, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Copdock & Washbrook crime rate of 69.24 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Copdock & Washbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Church Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Bourne Hill with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Babergh.

    • 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 areas in the Babergh.

  • 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 July 2025 the Copdock & Washbrook has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 69.24 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Copdock & Washbrook)CrimesRank (Copdock & Washbrook)CrimesRank (Copdock & Washbrook)
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
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
Capel St Mary2 23114 16111 18
Brantham7 1759 2271 20
Hadleigh North7 18102 1956 21
Ganges5 1939 2433 24
South East Cosford4 2065 2143 23
Assington2 2447 2348 22

Copdock & Washbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20252

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

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April 20251

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

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

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April 20251
November 20241
September 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 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

High Crime Locations Copdock & Washbrook in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Church Hill (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bourne Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. The Strand (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Buck'S Horns Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. The Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Felchurch Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Poplar Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Loraine Way (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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