Crime Rate in Stour: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stour

The total recorded crimes in Stour, Babergh, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stour crime rate of 48.43 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Stour Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Road with total crimes: 1
  • The Drift with total crimes: 1
  • Wheelwrights Close 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 areas in the Babergh.

    • 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 areas in the Babergh.

  • 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 July 2025 the Stour has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 48.43 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stour)CrimesRank (Stour)CrimesRank (Stour)
Sudbury North West64 1688 1675 1
Great Cornard46 2545 3645 2
Sudbury South East33 4557 2565 3
Hadleigh South35 3398 4358 4
Sproughton & Pinewood21 8397 5354 5
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
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

Stour Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

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
July 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Stour in July 2025

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

1. Rectory Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Drift (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wheelwrights Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Stutton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Holbrook Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Manningtree Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Abbott Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Clench Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. School Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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