Hadleigh Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hadleigh's crime profile in April 2023 reveals a marked divergence from the UK average, with a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents — 57.3% below the national average of 7.5. This stark contrast underscores the area's relative safety, particularly in violent crime categories where the rate of 1.9 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences was 27% below the UK benchmark. The breakdown of crimes shows that violent offences accounted for nearly 60% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.5%) and public order offences (9.4%). These figures suggest a local emphasis on interpersonal conflicts and minor disturbances rather than property crime, which constituted only 9% of the total. The seasonal context of April — marked by the Easter period and the onset of spring — may have influenced these patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to the rise in public order offences. The area's low property crime rate, despite its built-up character, could reflect effective community policing or environmental design that deters burglary and theft. The relatively high proportion of violent crime, while still below the UK average, may indicate a need for targeted interventions in specific high-risk areas or demographics. The overall stability in crime rates compared to previous months, combined with the significant gap from national figures, suggests that Hadleigh's unique socio-economic and geographical characteristics play a critical role in shaping its crime profile. As a smaller built-up area within the rural Babergh district, factors such as lower population density, stronger community ties, and limited commercial activity may collectively contribute to this lower crime environment.

April 2023 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with 'other crime' reporting a 200% increase from one to three incidents. This category, which includes non-specific offences not falling under other defined categories, rose sharply despite a general decline in other areas. Concurrently, public order offences doubled from zero to three, a change that may reflect increased outdoor activity during the Easter period. In contrast, other theft offences fell by 80%, from five to one, suggesting a potential reduction in targeted property crimes. The violent crime category remained the largest contributor, accounting for 59.4% of all incidents.9 per 1,000 was still 27% below the UK average. This divergence highlights a unique local dynamic where violent crime, while present, is significantly less prevalent than in other parts of the country. The decrease in anti-social behaviour by 42.9% from seven to four incidents also indicates a possible seasonal moderation in disruptive activities.

Hadleigh's crime rate in April 2023 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 6.0% decrease from the previous month's 3.4 per 1,000. This places the area well below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a gap that has remained consistent for several months. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a low frequency of incidents relative to its population of 10,112. When scaled to the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 316 residents, illustrating that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime is significantly lower than the national average. This contrast is particularly notable in categories like violence and sexual offences, where Hadleigh's rate is 27% below the UK average, suggesting a broader pattern of lower violent crime incidence compared to other parts of the country. The stability in this metric, despite seasonal fluctuations, indicates that local factors such as community cohesion or environmental design may be contributing to this sustained safety record.