The total recorded crimes in Sudbury South West, Babergh, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sudbury South West crime rate of 10.32 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 West, encompassing approximately 484 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Sudbury South West, we need to analyze Sudbury South West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Babergh:
In 2024, Sudbury South West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 130 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sudbury South West recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.
In 2023, Sudbury South West had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 103 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sudbury South West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Babergh, Sudbury South West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Sudbury South West has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 10.32 ranking 22th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK
In 2024, the total Sudbury South West crimes were 130. The crime rate of Sudbury South West in 2024 was 268.43 (year) or 22.37 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Babergh.
In 2023, the total crimes in Sudbury South West were around 103 crimes with yearly crime rate of 212.68 (year) or 17.72 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Babergh.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Sudbury South West) | Crimes | Rank (Sudbury South West) | Crimes | Rank (Sudbury South West) | |
| Sudbury North West | 37 | 2 | 688 | 1 | 675 | 1 |
| North West Cosford | 38 | 1 | 201 | 9 | 289 | 6 |
| Great Cornard | 34 | 3 | 545 | 3 | 645 | 2 |
| Sudbury South East | 30 | 4 | 557 | 2 | 565 | 3 |
| Hadleigh South | 20 | 8 | 398 | 4 | 358 | 4 |
| Sproughton & Pinewood | 21 | 6 | 397 | 5 | 354 | 5 |
| Box Vale | 21 | 5 | 264 | 7 | 201 | 10 |
| Long Melford | 21 | 7 | 308 | 6 | 270 | 7 |
| Chadacre | 20 | 9 | 195 | 10 | 210 | 8 |
| Brett Vale | 16 | 11 | 212 | 8 | 152 | 11 |
| Copdock & Washbrook | 16 | 10 | 172 | 12 | 204 | 9 |
| Lavenham | 14 | 13 | 193 | 11 | 146 | 12 |
| Sudbury North East | 14 | 12 | 115 | 15 | 132 | 14 |
| Stour | 7 | 18 | 105 | 18 | 140 | 13 |
| Bures St Mary & Nayland | 12 | 14 | 155 | 13 | 112 | 17 |
| Orwell | 3 | 23 | 89 | 20 | 131 | 15 |
| Hadleigh North | 11 | 15 | 102 | 19 | 56 | 21 |
| East Bergholt | 8 | 17 | 106 | 17 | 116 | 16 |
| Capel St Mary | 6 | 20 | 114 | 16 | 111 | 18 |
| Brantham | 8 | 16 | 59 | 22 | 71 | 20 |
| South East Cosford | 6 | 19 | 65 | 21 | 43 | 23 |
| Ganges | 5 | 21 | 39 | 24 | 33 | 24 |
| Assington | 3 | 24 | 47 | 23 | 48 | 22 |
In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 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 (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 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 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sudbury South West postcode area is presented below.