Hadleigh Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a 47.0% increase in Hadleigh's crime rate compared to May, rising from 3.4 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Despite this monthly uptick, the area's overall crime rate remains 40.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, indicating a consistently safer environment than the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences were the most reported category, accounting for 44% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (12%) and anti-social behaviour (10%). These figures align with the seasonal context of June, which marks the beginning of summer and typically sees increased social activity, tourism, and longer daylight hours. The relatively low rates of property crime (34%) compared to violent crime suggest that local factors—such as community policing efforts or the built-up nature of the area—may contribute to this balance. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.8 per 1,000, meaning Hadleigh's rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 20% lower, a disparity that could reflect effective local interventions or demographic characteristics. The area's crime profile appears to be shaped by its status as a built-up area within Babergh, where urban features may drive certain crime types while mitigating others through proximity to services and community structures.

The most striking change in June 2024 was the 300% increase in 'other crime,' which rose from 1 to 4 incidents. This category, which includes offences not easily classified elsewhere, saw an unprecedented jump, though it remains below the UK average by 150%. Concurrently, shoplifting doubled from 1 to 3 incidents, a 200% rise, suggesting potential seasonal influences or localized retail activity. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 28.6%, dropping from 7 to 5 incidents, a trend that may reflect increased community engagement or seasonal changes in public behavior. Violent crimes, however, remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 44% of all incidents, though they were 20% below the UK average. This mix of increases and decreases illustrates a combination of factors affecting local crime dynamics.

Hadleigh's crime rate rose by 47.0% in June 2024 compared to the previous month, climbing from 3.4 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime levels 40.2% below the national rate. On a daily basis, the local figure of 2 crimes reported per day provides context for residents, though this is a small number in absolute terms. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 202 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Hadleigh. This figure, when considered alongside the area's population of 10,112, highlights that the majority of residents are unlikely to experience crime directly. The rise in crime, while modest, invites consideration of seasonal factors or localized events that may have influenced reporting patterns during June.