The total recorded crimes in Ganges, Babergh, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ganges crime rate of 15.74 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 Ganges, encompassing approximately 317 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Ganges, we need to analyze Ganges crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Babergh:
In 2024, Ganges demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 39 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ganges recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.
In 2023, Ganges had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 33 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ganges recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Babergh, Ganges has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Ganges has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 15.74 ranking 21th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK
In 2024, the total Ganges crimes were 39. The crime rate of Ganges in 2024 was 122.80 (year) or 10.23 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Babergh.
In 2023, the total crimes in Ganges were around 33 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.90 (year) or 8.66 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Babergh.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Ganges) | Crimes | Rank (Ganges) | Crimes | Rank (Ganges) | |
| Sudbury North West | 37 | 2 | 688 | 1 | 675 | 1 |
| North West Cosford | 38 | 1 | 201 | 9 | 289 | 6 |
| Great Cornard | 34 | 3 | 545 | 3 | 645 | 2 |
| Sudbury South East | 30 | 4 | 557 | 2 | 565 | 3 |
| Hadleigh South | 20 | 8 | 398 | 4 | 358 | 4 |
| Sproughton & Pinewood | 21 | 6 | 397 | 5 | 354 | 5 |
| Box Vale | 21 | 5 | 264 | 7 | 201 | 10 |
| Long Melford | 21 | 7 | 308 | 6 | 270 | 7 |
| Chadacre | 20 | 9 | 195 | 10 | 210 | 8 |
| Brett Vale | 16 | 11 | 212 | 8 | 152 | 11 |
| Copdock & Washbrook | 16 | 10 | 172 | 12 | 204 | 9 |
| Lavenham | 14 | 13 | 193 | 11 | 146 | 12 |
| Sudbury North East | 14 | 12 | 115 | 15 | 132 | 14 |
| Stour | 7 | 18 | 105 | 18 | 140 | 13 |
| Bures St Mary & Nayland | 12 | 14 | 155 | 13 | 112 | 17 |
| Sudbury South West | 5 | 22 | 130 | 14 | 103 | 19 |
| Orwell | 3 | 23 | 89 | 20 | 131 | 15 |
| Hadleigh North | 11 | 15 | 102 | 19 | 56 | 21 |
| East Bergholt | 8 | 17 | 106 | 17 | 116 | 16 |
| Capel St Mary | 6 | 20 | 114 | 16 | 111 | 18 |
| Brantham | 8 | 16 | 59 | 22 | 71 | 20 |
| South East Cosford | 6 | 19 | 65 | 21 | 43 | 23 |
| Assington | 3 | 24 | 47 | 23 | 48 | 22 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.
In March 2025, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
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 Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 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 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ganges postcode area is presented below.