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 May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sudbury South East crime rate of 2.81 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Sudbury South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • People Park Way with total crimes: 5
  • Belle Vue Road with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Sudbury South East has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sudbury South East)CrimesRank (Sudbury South East)CrimesRank (Sudbury South East)
Sudbury North West37 2688 1675 1
North West Cosford38 1201 9289 6
Great Cornard34 3545 3645 2
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
Sudbury North East14 12115 15132 14
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 South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202515
February 202512
January 202510
December 202413
November 202416
October 202422
September 202414
August 202414
July 202423
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
September 20247
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20255
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20246
May 20248

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 20248

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. People Park Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Belle Vue Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lucas Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elm Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. The Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cavendish Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Upper East Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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