Crime Rate in Hadleigh South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hadleigh South

The total recorded crimes in Hadleigh South, Babergh, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hadleigh South crime rate of 2.90 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hadleigh South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Gallows Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Inkerman Close with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Hadleigh South has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 2.90 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hadleigh South)CrimesRank (Hadleigh South)CrimesRank (Hadleigh South)
Sudbury North West64 1688 1675 1
Great Cornard46 2545 3645 2
Sudbury South East33 4557 2565 3
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
Copdock & Washbrook12 12172 12204 9
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

Hadleigh South 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 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202519
May 202514
April 202512
March 202510
February 202513
January 20259
December 202419
November 202415
October 202418
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Hadleigh South in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Gallows Hill (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Inkerman Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bradfield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Spooners Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tayler Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Holbecks Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Emmerson Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Timperley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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