Hadleigh Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 10,112, Hadleigh recorded 25 crimes in January 2024 — a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents, 66.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects the area's consistently low crime profile, shaped by its built-up character within the Babergh district. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mix of violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 44% of the total (11 cases) — a rate of 1.1 per 1,000, 58% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 20% (5 cases), with a rate of 0.5 per 1,000, 49% below the UK figure. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days — likely contributes to the pattern of crime observed. While violent crime remains a concern, the overall rate is significantly lower than national benchmarks, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion, policing presence, or environmental design may be effective in mitigating crime. The low rate of property crimes (6 cases) further reinforces the area's safety profile, though the increase in other theft (3 cases) highlights the need for targeted interventions. This data illustrates a combination of seasonal dynamics, local demographics, and policing strategies, all of which shape Hadleigh's crime picture.

January 2024 saw significant fluctuations in Hadleigh's crime profile. Other theft, a category that includes vehicle-related offences, surged by 200% (1 → 3), a jump that may reflect seasonal shifts in behaviour or changes in local activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 37.5% (8 → 11), a development that, while not unprecedented, warrants attention given the area's typically low violent crime rates. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (2 → 1), possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity during shorter days. Hadleigh's violent crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 — 58% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 — underscores the area's relative safety despite the increase. The anti-social behaviour category, at 0.5 per 1,000, also remained 49% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused policing or local initiatives may be contributing to this trend. These shifts highlight the importance of monitoring specific categories, as even small changes can signal broader patterns.

Hadleigh's January 2024 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 24.7% increase from the previous month's 2.0 per 1,000, reflecting a gradual upward trend. This rise, though modest, is notable when contextualised against the area's population of 10,112. On a daily basis, 25 total crimes over 31 days equate to roughly one crime per day — a figure that, while low, underscores the persistence of criminal activity even in a built-up area with a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 404 residents, a statistic that, when viewed alongside the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlights Hadleigh's consistently lower exposure to crime. This monthly exposure is particularly striking given the area's size, suggesting that local factors — such as community engagement, policing strategies, or environmental design — may be playing a role in mitigating crime. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that even small increases in crime can have a measurable impact on residents' daily lives, especially when compared to the broader UK context.