Crime Rate in Lavenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lavenham

The total recorded crimes in Lavenham, Babergh, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lavenham crime rate of 27.01 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 Lavenham, encompassing approximately 518 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lavenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fortress Fields with total crimes: 2
  • Long Meadow with total crimes: 1
  • Lower Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Lavenham?

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

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Lavenham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 193 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Lavenham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

    • In 2023, Lavenham had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 146 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Lavenham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lavenham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lavenham has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 27.01 ranking 13th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Lavenham crimes were 193. The crime rate of Lavenham in 2024 was 372.37 (year) or 31.03 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lavenham were around 146 crimes with yearly crime rate of 281.69 (year) or 23.47 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lavenham)CrimesRank (Lavenham)CrimesRank (Lavenham)
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
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

Lavenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (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 (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft 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 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20258
January 20257
December 202411
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lavenham in May 2025

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

1. Fortress Fields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Long Meadow (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Lower Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Market Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Spring Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Old Station Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sudbury Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. St Mary'S Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Folly Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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