Hadleigh Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hadleigh’s crime profile in August 2023 reveals a clear dominance of violent crime over property-related incidents, a pattern that may reflect seasonal dynamics and local social factors. The overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 48.1% below the UK average, a significant disparity that underscores Hadleigh’s relatively secure environment. Violent and sexual offences accounted for 40.5% of all crimes, with 17 incidents reported—double the number of property crimes (8). This imbalance suggests that violent crime remains the primary concern for residents, though the rate of such offences is still 36% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category (26.2%), with 11 incidents, while public order and criminal damage offences each accounted for 9.5% of the total. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—may contribute to the higher incidence of violent crime, linked to increased foot traffic or transient populations. However, the area’s crime rate is still well below the UK average, indicating that local policing or community factors may be effectively mitigating risks. The lower prevalence of property crime, such as burglary or theft, could be attributed to Hadleigh’s built-up character, where higher population density and community engagement may deter such incidents. This pattern contrasts with areas where property crime dominates, such as rural regions with higher rates of unoccupied homes. While direct causes, the combination of low property crime and moderate violent crime suggests a combination of environmental and social factors that warrant further analysis.

August 2023 saw a stark shift in crime dynamics, with violent crimes surging by 41.7% to 17 incidents—up from 12 in July—while property crimes remained at 8, a relatively stable figure. This imbalance, with violent crime comprising 40.5% of all reported incidents, contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violent crimes make up 36% of the total. The increase in violent crimes may partly explain the rise in anti-social behaviour, though this category itself fell by 38.9% to 11 incidents. Robbery and drug-related offences both doubled from zero to one incident each, a spike that highlights emerging concerns. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, however, declined significantly, with the latter dropping by 42.9% to four incidents. This fluctuation suggests that while some areas of crime are stabilising, others require immediate attention to address the sharp increases in specific categories.

Hadleigh’s August 2023 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 12.6% decrease from the previous month’s 4.8 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. Over 31 days, this translates to roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the UK average. When scaled to the local population of 10,112, the monthly exposure means one crime occurred for roughly every 241 residents—a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents for those living in the area. This rate is lower than the UK average, with violent crime alone sitting 36% below the national benchmark for violence and sexual offences. The reduction in anti-social behaviour (down 38.9%) and public order offences (down 42.9%) further supports the stability of the area, though the sharp rise in robbery and drug-related crimes requires closer attention. These figures suggest that while the overall picture remains positive, certain categories may warrant targeted scrutiny to prevent future escalation.