Crime Rate in East Bergholt: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Bergholt

The total recorded crimes in East Bergholt, Babergh, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Bergholt crime rate of 23.20 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 East Bergholt, encompassing approximately 344 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Bergholt Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foxhall Close with total crimes: 2
  • East End Road with total crimes: 2
  • Collingwood Fields with total crimes: 1

How safe is East Bergholt?

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

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, East Bergholt demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 106 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Bergholt recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

    • In 2023, East Bergholt had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 116 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Bergholt recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Bergholt Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Bergholt has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 23.20 ranking 17th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total East Bergholt crimes were 106. The crime rate of East Bergholt in 2024 was 307.42 (year) or 25.62 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Bergholt were around 116 crimes with yearly crime rate of 336.43 (year) or 28.04 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

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

East Bergholt Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 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 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations East Bergholt in May 2025

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

1. Foxhall Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. East End Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Collingwood Fields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heath Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Gandish Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fiddlers Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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