Hadleigh Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hadleigh’s crime profile in August 2024 reveals a clear dominance of property-related incidents over violent crime, with anti-social behaviour emerging as the most frequently reported category. The overall crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents—72% below the UK average—positions Hadleigh as a safer area, though this contrast with the national landscape raises questions about local factors shaping crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 30.4% of all crimes, a figure that, while lower than the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, still highlights the significance of community-level disruptions. Public order offences, though less frequent, also contributed to the month’s crime picture, with a 300% increase from the previous month. The absence of serious violent crime, with only three incidents recorded—89% below the UK average—suggests a community where such offences are rare, though the low rate may partly reflect the area’s character as a relatively tranquil built-up area. Seasonal dynamics may have influenced these patterns, as August is a peak holiday month when tourism and temporary population shifts could impact crime trends. The low level of property crime, particularly shoplifting, which fell by 83.3%, may indicate a combination of reduced retail activity and heightened local vigilance during the summer. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences raises questions about the interplay between community engagement and enforcement priorities in Hadleigh. While direct causation, the balance between property and violent crime offers insights into the area’s broader social and economic context, with property-related issues remaining a persistent concern despite the overall safety profile.

August 2024 marked a sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which surged by 250% to seven incidents, becoming the most common crime type. This was accompanied by a 300% increase in public order offences, rising from one to four cases. These spikes contrasted with an 83.3% drop in shoplifting, which fell from six to one incident—a trend likely linked to seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during peak holiday periods. Violent crimes also declined significantly, with a 72.7% reduction from 11 to three cases, a figure 89% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The property crime category remained dominant, accounting for 30.4% of total crimes, though this share was lower than the UK average for property-related incidents. Residents may find the drop in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it suggests a temporary shift in criminal activity patterns during the summer months.

August 2024 saw a 28.2% decrease in Hadleigh’s crime rate, dropping from 3.2 to 2.3 per 1,000 residents. This continued the downward trend observed in recent months, reflecting a 72% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. The monthly exposure metric indicates that over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 440 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within the area’s population of 10,112. Daily crime context reveals that, on average, one crime was reported per day in August—a rate that, while specific to Hadleigh, provides a tangible measure of local activity. When compared to the previous month, the shift in crime mix is notable: property-related incidents accounted for 30.4% of total crimes, while violent crimes fell to 13.0%, a stark contrast to the UK’s 2.7 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences. This balance may partly explain the area’s overall safety profile, as property crime remains the dominant category despite the month’s seasonal dynamics. The low rate of violent crime—89% below the UK average—suggests a community where public order and anti-social behaviour dominate the crime picture, rather than more serious violent incidents.