Crime Rate in Hadleigh South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hadleigh South

The total recorded crimes in Hadleigh South, Babergh, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hadleigh South crime rate of 2.32 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hadleigh South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Pykenham Way with total crimes: 3
  • Woolner Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hadleigh South has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 2.32 ranking 5th 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.

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
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
Copdock & Washbrook11 14172 12204 9
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

Hadleigh South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202513
January 20259
December 202419
November 202415
October 202418
September 202411
August 20243
July 202410
June 202432
May 202410
April 202417

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Pykenham Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Woolner Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Timperley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. School Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Duke Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Churchill Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ansell Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Calais Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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