The total recorded crimes in Orwell, Babergh, UK in May 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orwell crime rate of 35.46 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 Orwell, encompassing approximately 84 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 Orwell, we need to analyze Orwell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Babergh:
In 2024, Orwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 89 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Orwell recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.
In 2023, Orwell had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 131 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Orwell recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Babergh, Orwell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Orwell has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 35.46 ranking 23th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK
In 2024, the total Orwell crimes were 89. The crime rate of Orwell in 2024 was 1052.01 (year) or 87.67 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Babergh.
In 2023, the total crimes in Orwell were around 131 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1548.46 (year) or 129.04 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Babergh.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Orwell) | Crimes | Rank (Orwell) | Crimes | Rank (Orwell) | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ganges | 5 | 21 | 39 | 24 | 33 | 24 |
| Assington | 3 | 24 | 47 | 23 | 48 | 22 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 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 Public order (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (1 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 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 (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Orwell postcode area is presented below.