Crime Rate in Sudbury North East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sudbury North East

The total recorded crimes in Sudbury North East, Babergh, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sudbury North East crime rate of 2.47 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 Sudbury North East, encompassing approximately 4,459 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sudbury North East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beatty Road with total crimes: 3
  • Nelson Road with total crimes: 1
  • Drake Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Sudbury North East?

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

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Sudbury North East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 115 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sudbury North East recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

    • In 2023, Sudbury North East had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 132 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sudbury North East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sudbury North East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sudbury North East has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 2.47 ranking 13th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Sudbury North East crimes were 115. The crime rate of Sudbury North East in 2024 was 25.79 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sudbury North East were around 132 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.60 (year) or 2.47 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sudbury North East)CrimesRank (Sudbury North East)CrimesRank (Sudbury North East)
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
Stour12 11105 18140 13
Bures St Mary & Nayland8 16155 13112 17
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

Sudbury North East 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 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 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 (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20255
April 20258
March 202513
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
August 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
October 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Sudbury North East in July 2025

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

1. Beatty Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Nelson Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Drake Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Grenville Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rimmer Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Herbert Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Acton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Aubrey Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. The Hawthorns (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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