Crime Rate in Stour: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stour

The total recorded crimes in Stour, Babergh, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stour crime rate of 64.57 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 Stour, encompassing approximately 247 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stour Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clench Road with total crimes: 4
  • Rodwell Close with total crimes: 2
  • Rectory Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Stour?

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

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Stour demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 105 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stour recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stour had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 140 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stour recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stour Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stour has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 64.57 ranking 12th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Stour crimes were 105. The crime rate of Stour in 2024 was 423.73 (year) or 35.31 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stour were around 140 crimes with yearly crime rate of 564.97 (year) or 47.08 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Babergh)CrimesRank (Babergh)CrimesRank (Babergh)
Sudbury North West69 1688 1675 1
Great Cornard55 2545 3645 2
Sudbury South East45 3557 2565 3
Hadleigh South28 5398 4358 4
North West Cosford35 4201 9289 6
Sproughton & Pinewood26 7397 5354 5
Long Melford16 11308 6270 7
Brett Vale26 6212 8152 11
Box Vale18 9264 7201 10
Chadacre16 10195 10210 8
Sudbury North East22 8115 15132 14
Copdock & Washbrook11 14172 12204 9
Lavenham10 15193 11146 12
Bures St Mary & Nayland7 19155 13112 17
Capel St Mary15 13114 16111 18
Sudbury South West8 16130 14103 19
Orwell5 2289 20131 15
East Bergholt7 20106 17116 16
South East Cosford8 1765 2143 23
Brantham7 1859 2271 20
Hadleigh North6 21102 1956 21
Assington2 2347 2348 22
Ganges1 2439 2433 24

Stour Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft 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 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 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 Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Stour in March 2025

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

1. Clench Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Rodwell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Rectory Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Holbrook Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. B1080 (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Hyam'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Manningtree Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Samford Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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