Crime Rate in Sudbury North West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sudbury North West

The total recorded crimes in Sudbury North West, Babergh, UK in March 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sudbury North West crime rate of 5.38 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 West, encompassing approximately 12,831 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Sudbury North West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Market Hill with total crimes: 7
  • Blackfriars with total crimes: 6

How safe is Sudbury North West?

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

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Sudbury North West reported a higher crime volume than the Babergh average, with 688 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sudbury North West witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sudbury North West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Babergh average, with 675 crimes compared to 215. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sudbury North West witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Babergh, Sudbury North West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sudbury North West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sudbury North West has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 5.38 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Sudbury North West crimes were 688. The crime rate of Sudbury North West in 2024 was 53.62 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sudbury North West were around 675 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.61 (year) or 4.38 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Babergh)CrimesRank (Babergh)CrimesRank (Babergh)
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
Stour16 12105 18140 13
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

Sudbury North West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202528
January 202529
December 202429
November 202418
October 202415
September 202422
August 202424
July 202430
June 202456
May 202421
April 202417

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 20244
April 20247

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 202414
June 202428
May 20243
April 202413

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Sudbury North West in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Market Hill (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Blackfriars (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
4. North Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Inkerman Row (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woodhall Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Mountbatten Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gainsborough Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Prince Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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