Crime Rate in Claydon & Barham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Claydon & Barham

The total recorded crimes in Claydon & Barham, Mid Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Claydon & Barham crime rate of 18.76 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 Claydon & Barham, encompassing approximately 2,078 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Claydon & Barham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Claydon & Barham?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Claydon & Barham reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 208 crimes compared to 184. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Claydon & Barham witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Claydon & Barham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 215 crimes compared to 175. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Claydon & Barham witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Suffolk, Claydon & Barham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Claydon & Barham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Claydon & Barham has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 18.76 ranking 1th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Claydon & Barham crimes were 208. The crime rate of Claydon & Barham in 2024 was 100.08 (year) or 8.34 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Claydon & Barham were around 215 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.44 (year) or 8.62 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Claydon & Barham)CrimesRank (Claydon & Barham)CrimesRank (Claydon & Barham)
Combs Ford34 4690 1633 1
Chilton32 5337 2413 2
Thurston36 2269 7269 6
Palgrave6 21276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden34 3320 3272 5
Stow Thorney21 8279 4294 4
Elmswell & Woolpit32 6279 5268 7
Needham Market23 7225 8226 8
Bramford21 9145 13168 11
Hoxne & Worlingworth12 12203 10177 10
Mendlesham19 10135 14113 16
Battisford & Ringshall8 18166 11160 12
St Peter's15 11118 18116 15
Onehouse11 13149 12136 13
Eye7 20125 16134 14
Rickinghall9 1480 2259 22
Stonham3 24135 1576 19
Bacton9 1577 2354 23
Fressingfield8 1647 2543 25
Walsham-le-Willows8 17102 19107 17
Blakenham7 19125 1797 18
Gislingham3 2597 2076 20
Rattlesden1 2645 2663 21
Stradbroke & Laxfield4 2389 2136 26
Debenham5 2257 2448 24

Claydon & Barham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 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 Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257
January 20256
December 202413
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202436
May 20246

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Claydon & Barham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Claydon & Barham postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Laurel Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Quoits Field (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Crown Corner (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
7. Love Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Freeman Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Drury Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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