Sudbury Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Sudbury's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 17.9% below the UK average of 8.4. This performance highlights a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels, particularly in property-related offences. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 49.1% of all recorded crimes, significantly above the UK average of 19% for this category. This concentration of violent crime may reflect the area's character as a built-up district within Babergh, where public spaces and community events could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal incidents. Shoplifting followed with 14.1% of all crimes, aligning with patterns seen in other retail-focused areas. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and festival activity—likely influenced crime dynamics. For example, the 47% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average may be tied to increased foot traffic during tourist events, while the 66% drop in anti-social behaviour could indicate effective community engagement during the summer months. Property crimes, though lower than violent incidents, still accounted for 30% of all recorded crimes, with shoplifting and criminal damage being the most common subcategories. The overall stability in crime rates compared to June, despite fluctuations in specific categories, suggests that Sudbury's policing strategies and community initiatives may be maintaining a balanced approach to crime prevention. However, the sharp increase in drug-related offences—doubling from zero to five incidents—raises questions about potential shifts in local drug use patterns or enforcement visibility. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crime remains high, while also monitoring the emerging trends in drug-related incidents.

July 2024 saw a 100% increase in drug-related offences, rising from 0 to 5 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened summer activity or changes in local enforcement priorities. Bicycle theft also doubled, with two incidents reported compared to one in June, potentially linked to increased outdoor events or festival-related movement. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 87.5%, from 8 to 1, likely due to reduced commuter traffic during school holidays. The category of 'other theft' decreased by 66.7%, from 12 to 4, suggesting possible improvements in community awareness or targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 49.1% of all crimes, significantly above the UK average of 19% for this category. This underscores the need for continued focus on public safety measures in Sudbury's built-up area.

Sudbury's crime rate in July 2024 remained stable compared to June, with a -1.1% decrease from 7.0 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This suggests a consistent pattern of crime levels over the summer months. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day in July, reflecting a moderate level of activity compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 23,637, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 145 residents. This figure provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though it does not account for variations in population density or localised hotspots. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with shifts in specific crime categories, such as the sharp rise in drug-related offences and the steep decline in vehicle crime, which may reflect seasonal patterns or targeted policing efforts.