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Crime rate in East of England areas

Babergh crime rate

Overview of Babergh crime rate

Babergh, with a low crime rating, is ranked 23rd among 25 local administrative districts for its crime rate. In 2023, the area saw 4,886 reported crimes, against a population of 92,338. This results in a crime rate of 52.91 per 1,000 people, reflecting an 11.85% decrease from the previous year.

The most frequent crimes in Babergh include Violence and sexual offences (40.9%), Anti-social behaviour (15.9%), and Criminal damage and arson (8.8%), with the rarest being Theft from the person (0.6%), Bicycle theft (0.4%), and Robbery (0.2%).

Out of its 24 wards, those with the highest crime rates are Sudbury South East (163.0), Sudbury South West (134.2), and Sudbury North West (90.4), while the safest are Bures St Mary & Nayland (27.2), Brett Vale (18.7), and South East Cosford (17.7).

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In Babergh, there were increases in Anti-social behaviour and Violence and sexual offences in 2020, with Violence and sexual offences also rising in 2022. However, the area saw decreases in Anti-social behaviour in 2021, alongside reductions in Criminal damage and arson and Violence and sexual offences in the same year. A further decline in Violence and sexual offences was observed in 2023.

Babergh crime incidents by crime type

A total of 4886 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 1997 (40.9)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 775 (15.9)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 428 (8.8)%
  • Public order – 407 (8.3)%
  • Other theft – 374 (7.7)%
  • Burglary – 218 (4.5)%
  • Shoplifting – 216 (4.4)%
  • Vehicle crime – 160 (3.3)%
  • Other crime – 109 (2.2)%
  • Drugs – 100 (2.0)%
  • Possession of weapons – 43 (0.9)%
  • Theft from the person – 30 (0.6)%
  • Bicycle theft – 20 (0.4)%
  • Robbery – 9 (0.2)%

How does Babergh compare against nearby areas ?

Babergh ranks 23rd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Babergh wards

There are 24 wards within Babergh. Sudbury South East, Sudbury South West, Sudbury North West has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Babergh

There are 14 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Babergh. Highest crime rates in IP1, IP2, CO3 .

  • IP1 – 131.3
  • IP2 – 113.4
  • CO3 – 76.0
  • CO10 – 63.1
  • IP8 – 57.8
  • IP14 – 49.8
  • CO7 – 46.1
  • CO11 – 42.3
  • CO8 – 41.5
  • CO6 – 40.9
  • IP7 – 39.6
  • IP9 – 37.4
  • IP30 – 37.0
  • IP29 – 27.2

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Huntingdonshire crime rate

Overview of Huntingdonshire crime rate

Huntingdonshire, with a medium crime level, stands 13th among surrounding areas in crime rates. In 2023, it reported 12,762 crimes within a population of 180,833, which translates to a crime rate of 70.57 per 1,000 residents, showing a slight increase of 0.86% from the previous year.
The most common crimes are Violence and sexual offences (35.8%), Anti-social behaviour (14.8%), and Criminal damage and arson (9.4%), with possession of weapons, theft from the person, and robbery being the least frequent.
Among its 26 wards, Huntingdon North (163.8), St Ives South (101.0), and Brampton (Huntingdonshire) (100.2) exhibit the highest crime rates, whereas St Ives West, Great Paxton, and Hemingford Grey & Houghton are the safest.
In Huntingdonshire, there has been a consistent increase in Violence and sexual offences over the past few years, reflecting a concerning trend in violent crime. Despite these challenges, there’s been a decrease in Anti-social behaviour, indicating some success in addressing this type of crime. The situation underscores the importance of continued focus on combating violence and enhancing community safety.

Huntingdonshire crime incidents by crime type

A total of 12762 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 4567 (35.8)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1886 (14.8)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1202 (9.4)%
  • Public order – 1074 (8.4)%
  • Other theft – 921 (7.2)%
  • Vehicle crime – 754 (5.9)%
  • Shoplifting – 559 (4.4)%
  • Burglary – 557 (4.4)%
  • Other crime – 369 (2.9)%
  • Drugs – 357 (2.8)%
  • Bicycle theft – 239 (1.9)%
  • Possession of weapons – 146 (1.1)%
  • Theft from the person – 73 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 58 (0.5)%

How does Huntingdonshire compare against nearby areas ?

Huntingdonshire ranks 13th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Huntingdonshire

There are 14 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Huntingdonshire. Highest crime rates in PE29, PE3, PE26 .

  • PE29 – 201.1
  • PE3 – 140.1
  • PE26 – 133.1
  • PE27 – 125.0
  • PE2 – 107.7
  • PE28 – 106.8
  • PE15 – 84.1
  • PE7 – 76.2
  • PE19 – 69.5
  • SG19 – 69.4
  • MK44 – 67.7
  • PE16 – 58.8
  • PE8 – 43.5
  • CB3 – 23.7

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Basildon crime rate

Overview of Basildon crime rate

Basildon, classified with a medium crime rating, is ranked 13th out of 25 neighbouring boroughs in terms of crime rates. In 2023, the district logged 21,080 crimes, with a population of 187,571, resulting in a crime rate of 112.38 per 1,000 people, showcasing a 9.0% decrease from the previous year.

The most prevalent crimes in Basildon are Violence and sexual offences (39.4%), Anti-social behaviour (9.2%), and Vehicle crime (8.4%), with the least common being Robbery (0.9%), Theft from the person (0.6%), and Bicycle theft (0.5%).

Out of its 16 wards, those with the highest crime rates include St Martin’s (Basildon) (290.8), Pitsea South East (199.3), and Fryerns (166.1), whereas the safest wards are Langdon Hills (49.6), Billericay East (47.6), and Burstead (46.6).

Regarding Postcode districts overlapping Basildon, SS14 (204.6), SS13 (181.4), and SS16 (110.1) report high crime rates, while SS7 (52.3), CM4 (49.5), and CM11 (41.7) are among the safest.

Basildon has observed increases in Anti-social behaviour, Drugs, and Violence and sexual offences in 2020, with Violence and sexual offences experiencing a significant rise again in 2021 and Shoplifting increasing in 2023. Despite these rises, there has been a consistent decrease in Anti-social behaviour from 2021 through 2023, alongside decreases in Criminal damage and arson, Public order, and Shoplifting in 2020. A notable decline in Violence and sexual offences was also seen in 2023.

Basildon crime incidents by crime type

A total of 21080 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 8308 (39.4)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1934 (9.2)%
  • Vehicle crime – 1776 (8.4)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1755 (8.3)%
  • Shoplifting – 1654 (7.8)%
  • Public order – 1646 (7.8)%
  • Other theft – 1429 (6.8)%
  • Burglary – 855 (4.1)%
  • Drugs – 694 (3.3)%
  • Other crime – 408 (1.9)%
  • Possession of weapons – 209 (1.0)%
  • Robbery – 187 (0.9)%
  • Theft from the person – 118 (0.6)%
  • Bicycle theft – 107 (0.5)%

How does Basildon compare against nearby areas ?

Basildon ranks 13th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Basildon wards

There are 16 wards within Basildon. St Martin’s (Basildon), Pitsea South East, Fryerns has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Basildon

There are 13 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Basildon. Highest crime rates in SS14, SS13, SS16 .

  • SS14 – 204.6
  • SS13 – 181.4
  • SS16 – 110.1
  • SS15 – 96.2
  • SS12 – 73.7
  • SS11 – 68.6
  • CM13 – 68.0
  • SS17 – 64.9
  • CM12 – 62.4
  • SS6 – 58.5
  • SS7 – 52.3
  • CM4 – 49.5
  • CM11 – 41.7

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Ipswich crime rate

Overview of Ipswich crime rate

Ipswich, with a high crime rating, ranks 6th among nearby districts. In 2023, it recorded 15,696 crimes in a population of 139,642, resulting in a crime rate of 112.4 per 1,000 residents, an 11.32% decrease from the previous year.
The most frequent crimes in Ipswich are Violence and sexual offences (39.2%), Anti-social behaviour (13.7%), and Shoplifting (9.7%), with the least common being possession of weapons, theft from the person, and robbery.
Its 16 wards report the highest crime rates in Alexandra (Ipswich) (339.0), Gipping (175.2), and Westgate (Ipswich) (168.2), whereas St Margaret’s, Rushmere, and Castle Hill are the safest.
Looking at postcode districts within Ipswich, IP1 (131.3), IP2 (113.4), and IP4 (104.9) have the highest crime rates, in contrast to IP6, IP9, and IP10 being the safest.
In Ipswich, there has been an increase in Other theft, Public order, Shoplifting, and Violence and sexual offences, with violence notably rising in both 2020 and 2022. These trends underscore growing concerns around theft and violent crime. Positively, reductions in Anti-social behaviour, Bicycle theft, Public order, Shoplifting, Vehicle crime, and Violence and sexual offences in certain periods indicate effective measures against these crimes, especially the significant decrease in violence and shoplifting in 2023, pointing towards successful interventions.

Ipswich crime incidents by crime type

A total of 15696 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 6159 (39.2)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2156 (13.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 1518 (9.7)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1339 (8.5)%
  • Public order – 1228 (7.8)%
  • Other theft – 876 (5.6)%
  • Vehicle crime – 669 (4.3)%
  • Burglary – 434 (2.8)%
  • Drugs – 368 (2.3)%
  • Other crime – 287 (1.8)%
  • Bicycle theft – 223 (1.4)%
  • Possession of weapons – 191 (1.2)%
  • Theft from the person – 139 (0.9)%
  • Robbery – 109 (0.7)%

How does Ipswich compare against nearby areas ?

Ipswich ranks 6th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Ipswich wards

There are 16 wards within Ipswich. Alexandra (Ipswich), Gipping, Westgate (Ipswich) has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Ipswich

There are 11 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Ipswich. Highest crime rates in IP1, IP2, IP4 .

  • IP1 – 131.3
  • IP2 – 113.4
  • IP4 – 104.9
  • IP3 – 85.0
  • IP11 – 67.1
  • IP8 – 57.8
  • IP5 – 49.6
  • IP7 – 39.6
  • IP6 – 38.2
  • IP9 – 37.4
  • IP10 – 16.3

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Bedford crime rate

Overview of Bedford crime rate

Bedford, with a medium crime rating, stands at 13th among 25 neighboring boroughs in terms of crime incidents. The year 2023 saw 16,483 reported crimes, translating to an 88.99 crimes per 1,000 residents in a population of 185,225, indicating a 5.04% decline in crime rate compared to the previous year.

The forefront of crime types in Bedford includes Violence and sexual offences (34.0%), Anti-social behaviour (16.0%), and Public order crimes (8.2%), while the least common involve Possession of weapons (1.0%), Robbery (0.9%), and Theft from the person (0.9%).

Out of 27 wards, the highest crime rates are observed in Castle (Bedford) (356.6), Harpur (171.9), and Cauldwell (131.3). Conversely, the safest wards include Putnoe (41.2), Bromham and Biddenham (34.5), and Oakley (Bedford) (22.7).

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In Bedford, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime in 2020, with Violence and sexual offences also seeing a rise in 2022. However, the area experienced a notable decrease in Anti-social behaviour in 2022 and 2023, along with reductions in Burglary, Other theft, and Shoplifting in 2020. A significant decrease in Vehicle crime was observed in 2021.

Bedford crime incidents by crime type

A total of 16483 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 5604 (34.0)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2637 (16.0)%
  • Public order – 1350 (8.2)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1319 (8.0)%
  • Other theft – 1159 (7.0)%
  • Shoplifting – 1056 (6.4)%
  • Vehicle crime – 1036 (6.3)%
  • Burglary – 655 (4.0)%
  • Drugs – 603 (3.7)%
  • Other crime – 300 (1.8)%
  • Bicycle theft – 291 (1.8)%
  • Possession of weapons – 167 (1.0)%
  • Robbery – 156 (0.9)%
  • Theft from the person – 150 (0.9)%

How does Bedford compare against nearby areas ?

Bedford ranks 13th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Bedford

There are 13 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Bedford. Highest crime rates in NN29, MK40, NN8 .

  • NN29 – 150.9
  • MK40 – 148.7
  • NN8 – 117.8
  • NN10 – 108.0
  • PE28 – 106.8
  • MK42 – 104.8
  • PE19 – 69.5
  • MK44 – 67.7
  • MK41 – 66.4
  • NN9 – 54.6
  • MK46 – 46.7
  • MK45 – 45.8
  • MK43 – 37.7

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