Crime Rate in Hadleigh South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hadleigh South

The total recorded crimes in Hadleigh South, Babergh, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hadleigh South crime rate of 1.66 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 Hadleigh South, encompassing approximately 12,071 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
Hadleigh South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Durrant Road with total crimes: 2
  • Aldham Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hadleigh South?

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

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Hadleigh South reported a higher crime volume than the Babergh average, with 398 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hadleigh South witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

    • In 2023, Hadleigh South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Babergh average, with 358 crimes compared to 215. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hadleigh South witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Babergh, Hadleigh South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hadleigh South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hadleigh South has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 1.66 ranking 8th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Hadleigh South crimes were 398. The crime rate of Hadleigh South in 2024 was 32.97 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hadleigh South were around 358 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.66 (year) or 2.47 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hadleigh South)CrimesRank (Hadleigh South)CrimesRank (Hadleigh South)
Sudbury North West37 2688 1675 1
North West Cosford38 1201 9289 6
Great Cornard34 3545 3645 2
Sudbury South East30 4557 2565 3
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
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

Hadleigh South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202510
February 202513
January 20259
December 202419
November 202415
October 202418
September 202411
August 20243
July 202410
June 202432
May 202410

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 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
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hadleigh South in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Durrant Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Aldham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Pykenham Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Freeman Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ansell Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. High Street Mews (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
9. Magdalen Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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