Hadleigh Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 10,112, Hadleigh recorded 33 crimes in January 2025, equating to a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 53.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national trend. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 51.5% of all incidents (17 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.1%) and public order offences (9.1%). These patterns suggest that personal safety concerns dominate the local crime profile, though the absence of major property crimes such as burglary or vehicle theft indicates a relatively stable environment. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these figures: January, with its reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, may suppress outdoor crime while amplifying interpersonal disputes. The area’s built-up character within Babergh—a mix of residential and commercial spaces—could contribute to the prevalence of anti-social behaviour and public order issues, particularly in communal areas. However, the significant drop in violent crimes compared to December (22.7% decrease) suggests that temporary factors, such as the post-holiday lull or community initiatives, may have influenced the outcomes. The data also reveals that Hadleigh’s rates for specific categories like shoplifting (68% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (59% below) are lower than national benchmarks, underscoring the area’s unique crime profile. These findings highlight the interplay between local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and policing efforts in shaping crime trends.

January 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories. Anti-social behaviour surged by 300%, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, while shoplifting doubled from 1 to 2. Public order offences also increased by 50%, reflecting a shift in the crime mix toward low-level disturbances. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 71.4%, and burglary dropped by 50%, suggesting a possible reduction in property-related incidents during the post-holiday lull. Violent crimes, though remaining the most common category (17 cases), decreased by 22.7% compared to December, aligning with seasonal trends of reduced outdoor activity. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Hadleigh (1.7 per 1,000) was 32% below the UK average, indicating a relatively safer environment for this category. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, influenced by both seasonal factors and community-specific dynamics.

In January 2025, Hadleigh’s crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 21.4% decrease from December’s 4.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours that may curtail outdoor crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period—a frequency that, while low, remains a tangible presence for residents. Monthly exposure reveals that over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for every 306 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents in relation to population size. This rate is lower than the UK average, but the localised nature of Hadleigh’s data means direct comparisons to national figures are limited. For a built-up area within Babergh, the combination of reduced seasonal activity and community-focused policing likely contributes to this trend, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections.