Crime Rate in Sproughton & Pinewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sproughton & Pinewood

The total recorded crimes in Sproughton & Pinewood, Babergh, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sproughton & Pinewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oldfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Wilding Road with total crimes: 2
  • Fir Tree Rise 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 July 2025 the Sproughton & Pinewood has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 2.14 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sproughton & Pinewood)CrimesRank (Sproughton & Pinewood)CrimesRank (Sproughton & Pinewood)
Sudbury North West64 1688 1675 1
Great Cornard46 2545 3645 2
Sudbury South East33 4557 2565 3
Hadleigh South35 3398 4358 4
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

Sproughton & Pinewood 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20256
April 202516
March 20254
February 202511
January 202515
December 202417
November 202414
October 202410
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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 Sproughton & Pinewood in July 2025

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

1. Oldfield Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wilding Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fir Tree Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Holly Blue Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Burnet Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Marbled White Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Pin Mill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Appleby Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Shotley Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Merrion Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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