Hadleigh Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hadleigh’s April 2024 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents places it 46.8% below the UK average of 7.7, a marked contrast to national trends. This built-up area within Babergh, home to 10,112 residents, experienced a mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 51.2% of all reported incidents. This category’s rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 18% below the UK average, likely reflecting the area’s relatively stable community dynamics and lower population density. Criminal damage and arson, however, stood at 1.0 per 1,000—69% above the UK average—suggesting potential challenges in managing property-related offences during the Easter holiday period. Public order and anti-social behaviour, both significantly below UK averages, indicate a generally low level of disruptive activity, possibly supported by local initiatives or community cohesion. Seasonal factors, including spring weather and increased outdoor activity during Easter, may have influenced these patterns, with shoplifting dropping sharply in April. These figures underscore Hadleigh’s position as a relatively safe area compared to the UK, while highlighting specific areas for targeted attention.

April 2024 saw a significant 71.4% decrease in shoplifting, with incidents dropping from seven to two. This decline may be linked to seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during Easter or increased retail security measures. Conversely, possession of weapons rose by 100%, with one reported incident in April compared to none in March, a sharp increase that warrants attention. Criminal damage and arson also surged by 42.9%, rising from seven to ten incidents, suggesting potential spikes in vandalism during the Easter holiday period. Violent crimes in Hadleigh—accounting for 51.2% of all incidents—remain 18% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a contrast to the 69% above UK average for criminal damage. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal activity and local enforcement efforts, with areas like Hadleigh’s retail centres potentially seeing both reduced theft and increased property-related offences.

Hadleigh’s April 2024 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents marks an 18.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.9, reflecting a continuing trend of reduced criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in April, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 247 residents. This monthly aggregate suggests that, while crime remains a concern, its frequency is relatively low when compared to the broader population of 10,112. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the likelihood of an individual encountering crime is significantly lower than the national average, a pattern consistent with Hadleigh’s built-up area status within Babergh, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to this trend. These figures provide a tangible sense of the area’s safety profile, emphasizing that most residents are unlikely to experience crime over the course of a month.