WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Crime in Box Vale, Babergh

Comprehensive safety analysis for Box Vale, localized within Babergh.

Total Crimes

9
trending_up +28.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

26.46per 1k
trending_up +2.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

2,872

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences4
Weapons Possession1
Anti-social Behaviour1
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Drug Offences1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Partridge Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Sheepden Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Groton Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Holbrook Barn Road Map
Possession of weapons: 1
1
On or near Hockley Hole Lane Map
Drugs: 1
1
On or near Fen Street Map
Other theft: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Babergh district.

Local Rank

#11safest in Babergh

National Safety

Top 9%Safest

City Average

42.61per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Increase call for service for road safety within Long Melford.

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

Road safety promoted through partnership working with relevant agencies. Targeted speed enforcement and educational activity conducted using speed detection equipment, with appropriate traffic offence reports issued where offences were identified.
3) Liaison with NHW

Actioned: 11 Jun 2026

Partnership working within the licencing community with a focus on vulnerability and staying safe within night time economy.

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

1) Engagement with licenced premises at key times and days.
2) Promotion of initiatives such as Ask for Angela
3) Liaison with Suffolk Police Licencing team and local authority
4) Police visibility patrols.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Numerous reports of ASB at Village hall with criminal damage and youths riding 125cc bikes in and around area which is having a detrimental effect on community.

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

High‑visibility patrols conducted within the identified area at key times. Officer presence used to deter criminality, provide reassurance, and engage with the public. Activity recorded and intelligence updated as required.

Targeted stop searches and proactive traffic enforcement carried out in line with identified priorities. Vehicles and individuals dealt with appropriately, offences addressed, and relevant intelligence submitted. Continued enforcement to be maintained as required.

Actioned: 11 Jun 2026

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