Sudbury Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Sudbury during September 2025 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent crimes, which accounted for 50.4% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than the UK average for this category. This imbalance in crime types suggests a social dynamic where interpersonal conflict or targeted violence plays a more prominent role than property-related offences, which make up just 23.3% of total crimes. The overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents places Sudbury 25.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low exposure to crime despite the disproportionate share of violent incidents. Seasonal factors appear to influence this pattern, with the return of students to local educational institutions and the onset of darker evenings likely contributing to the rise in anti-social behaviour and violence. However, the data also shows that Sudbury’s property crime rates—particularly shoplifting and burglary—are significantly lower than the UK average, with shoplifting incidents at 51% below the national figure. This contrast may be attributed to the town’s compact built-up area, which limits opportunities for large-scale theft, and its proximity to rural zones, where retail centres are fewer but more closely monitored. The month’s crime mix illustrates a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, with the academic calendar and seasonal transitions shaping the types of offences most frequently reported.

September 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in crime categories, with shoplifting rising by 166.7% as the count jumped from three to eight incidents. This spike may reflect the start of the academic term, with increased foot traffic in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 69.2%, likely linked to the return of students and the transition into darker evenings. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 75.0%, potentially due to reduced summer tourism and fewer parked vehicles in public spaces. Sudbury’s violent crime rate—2.8 per 1,000—remains 9% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a figure that contrasts with its overall crime rate being 25.7% below the national average. This divergence highlights the area’s unique crime profile, where personal violence dominates despite lower overall rates. For residents, the 166.7% increase in shoplifting serves as a concrete reminder to remain vigilant in high-traffic retail zones during the autumn term.

Sudbury's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 5.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 17.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.6. This downward trend aligns with broader seasonal patterns, where cooler temperatures and reduced outdoor activity may contribute to lower crime visibility. On a daily basis, Sudbury recorded approximately four crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 183 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the area’s population of 23,637, this rate underscores a relatively low exposure to crime compared to the UK average. The population context further highlights that Sudbury’s residents face a crime risk significantly lower than the national benchmark, though local factors such as the town’s compact built-up area and limited nightlife may play a role in this disparity. This contrast with UK-wide trends, where Sudbury’s violent crime rate is 9% above the national average, suggests that the area’s unique social dynamics—such as its proximity to educational institutions—may influence specific crime categories differently than larger urban centres.