Crime Rate in Sproughton & Pinewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sproughton & Pinewood

The total recorded crimes in Sproughton & Pinewood, Babergh, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sproughton & Pinewood crime rate of 2.14 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 Sproughton & Pinewood, encompassing approximately 9,816 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Sproughton & Pinewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenspire Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Cherry Blossom Close with total crimes: 2
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sproughton & Pinewood?

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

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Sproughton & Pinewood reported a higher crime volume than the Babergh average, with 397 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sproughton & Pinewood witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

    • In 2023, Sproughton & Pinewood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Babergh average, with 354 crimes compared to 215. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sproughton & Pinewood witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sproughton & Pinewood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sproughton & Pinewood has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 2.14 ranking 6th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Sproughton & Pinewood crimes were 397. The crime rate of Sproughton & Pinewood in 2024 was 40.44 (year) or 3.37 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sproughton & Pinewood were around 354 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.06 (year) or 3.01 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sproughton & Pinewood)CrimesRank (Sproughton & Pinewood)CrimesRank (Sproughton & Pinewood)
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
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

Sproughton & Pinewood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 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 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 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 Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
December 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20249
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202516
March 20254
February 202511
January 202515
December 202417
November 202414
October 202410
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Sproughton & Pinewood in May 2025

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

1. Greenspire Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Cherry Blossom Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. High Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oldfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Devlin Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Wilding Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Pin Mill Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Milnrow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wilson Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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