Sudbury Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Sudbury’s August 2024 crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents places it 24.4% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a position that underscores the area’s relatively safe character compared to national trends. This built-up area within Babergh, likely a small town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, experiences a crime profile shaped by local demographics and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences dominate the landscape, accounting for 50% of all reported crimes — a figure that, while higher than the UK average for this category, is tempered by the overall low rate of incidents. The presence of these offences may reflect Sudbury’s status as a commuter hub or a town with a moderate population density, where interpersonal conflicts are more likely to occur than in rural or highly urbanised settings. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, constitutes 12.3% of all crimes but remains 44% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement initiatives that curb disorderly conduct. Seasonal factors also play a role: August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and empty homes, which may elevate burglary risk. Yet Sudbury’s burglary rate of 0.3 per 1,000 — 6% below the UK average — indicates that these risks are not fully realised, due to strong home security measures or a lack of targeted criminal activity in the area. The overall crime rate, while influenced by these factors, remains firmly within the lower quartile of UK statistics, pointing to a combination of geographic isolation, low population density, and community-driven crime prevention efforts that contribute to Sudbury’s safer-than-average standing.

August 2024 saw stark contrasts in Sudbury’s crime trends, with vehicle crime surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and burglary rising by 133.3% (from 3 to 7). These increases, though modest in absolute terms, suggest potential shifts in criminal activity, possibly linked to seasonal factors like increased vehicle movement during holiday periods. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 69.6% (from 23 to 7), a drop that may reflect heightened police presence or changes in retail security practices. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, with a rate of 3.1 per 1,000 — 15% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This divergence from the national trend highlights Sudbury’s unique crime profile, where violent crime is concentrated despite the area’s overall safety. Other categories, such as anti-social behaviour (44% below UK average) and drugs (55% below UK average), further illustrate the area’s distinct pattern of low-level, community-focused offences.

Sudbury's August 2024 crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 10.4% decrease from the previous month’s 6.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of stability in the area’s overall safety profile. On a daily basis, the local figure stands at approximately 5 crimes per day, a number that, while consistent with historical patterns, remains lower than the UK average. When scaled to the population of 23,637, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 162 residents — a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This monthly aggregate, while informative, should not be conflated with daily fluctuations, which are often influenced by transient factors like seasonal tourism. The population context further highlights that Sudbury’s crime profile, though not immune to variation, sits comfortably below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local policing effectiveness and community dynamics that contribute to its safer-than-average standing.