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 May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sudbury North East crime rate of 3.14 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 Sudbury North East, encompassing approximately 4,459 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Sudbury North East Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Hawthorns with total crimes: 3
  • Drake Road with total crimes: 2
  • A134 with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Sudbury North East has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 3.14 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sudbury North East)CrimesRank (Sudbury North East)CrimesRank (Sudbury North East)
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
Sproughton & Pinewood21 6397 5354 5
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
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

Sudbury North East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202513
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
August 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. The Hawthorns (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Drake Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. A134 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Rimmer Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Nelson Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Beatty Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Grenville Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Herbert Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rubens Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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