Hadleigh Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a notable shift in Hadleigh’s crime profile, with a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents—37% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends, though the month’s data reveals significant fluctuations in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated, contributing 55.8% of all crimes, a rate that mirrored the UK average. This alignment suggests that local factors, such as the area’s built-up character and potential seasonal influences, may play a role in sustaining these levels. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour, however, showed marked volatility, with the latter experiencing a 600% increase from May. These spikes could be linked to the start of summer, when increased social activity and tourism may heighten tensions in public spaces. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50%, a decline that may reflect improved security measures or reduced foot traffic during the early summer period. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the onset of tourism—adds another layer to the analysis, as these factors often influence crime patterns in coastal and rural areas. While the overall rate remains low, the month’s data highlights the importance of monitoring trends in public order and anti-social behaviour, which could signal emerging challenges for local authorities. The area’s relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests a combination of effective community policing and the unique characteristics of Hadleigh as a built-up area within Babergh, where residential density and local initiatives may contribute to crime prevention.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in June 2025 was a 600% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one to seven incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in public order offences and other crime, indicates a significant shift in the crime mix. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 55.8% of all crimes, though their rate was aligned with the UK average at 2.9 per 1,000. Shoplifting fell by 50%, declining from two to one incident—a stark contrast to the upward trends in other categories. Anti-social behaviour’s sharp increase may reflect heightened community tensions or seasonal factors, such as the start of summer and increased social activity. Public order offences, which were 19% above the UK average, suggest a need for closer monitoring of local hotspots. These changes highlight the volatility of crime patterns in Hadleigh and the importance of targeted interventions.

June 2025 saw a 67.4% increase in Hadleigh’s crime rate compared to May, rising from 3.1 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This shift raises questions about local factors influencing crime dynamics during the early summer period. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of reported incidents in specific categories. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 194 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of criminal activity relative to the population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to similar population sizes, though the localised nature of Hadleigh’s crime profile means direct comparisons to national figures are limited. The population context further highlights that, despite the rise in crime rate, the absolute number of incidents remains modest compared to larger urban centres. This suggests that factors specific to Hadleigh—such as seasonal tourism patterns or community interactions—may play a more significant role in shaping crime trends than broader national influences.