Crime Rate in Sudbury South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sudbury South East

The total recorded crimes in Sudbury South East, Babergh, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sudbury South East crime rate of 3.09 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 South East, encompassing approximately 10,686 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Sudbury South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 5
  • Hamilton Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sudbury South East?

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

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Sudbury South East reported a higher crime volume than the Babergh average, with 557 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sudbury South East witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

    • In 2023, Sudbury South East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Babergh average, with 565 crimes compared to 215. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sudbury South East witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sudbury South East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sudbury South East has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 3.09 ranking 4th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Sudbury South East crimes were 557. The crime rate of Sudbury South East in 2024 was 52.12 (year) or 4.34 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sudbury South East were around 565 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.87 (year) or 4.41 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sudbury South East)CrimesRank (Sudbury South East)CrimesRank (Sudbury South East)
Sudbury North West64 1688 1675 1
Great Cornard46 2545 3645 2
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 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

Sudbury South 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 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 202510
April 202514
March 202515
February 202512
January 202510
December 202413
November 202416
October 202422
September 202414
August 202414

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20258
April 20259
March 20255
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Sudbury South East in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Elm Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Hamilton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Cat'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Waldingfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Belle Vue Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Paul Earee Parkway (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
9. Cavendish Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. East Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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