Crime in Hadleigh: statistics, rates and trends
460 crimes were recorded in Hadleigh in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hadleigh at a glance
- Crime trends in Hadleigh
- Types of crime in Hadleigh
- Hadleigh compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hadleigh
- Streets with the most crime in Hadleigh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hadleigh
- Demographics of Hadleigh
- Questions about crime in Hadleigh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (226), anti-social behaviour (43) and criminal damage and arson (41) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,149th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hadleigh | Babergh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 460 | 4,466 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.9 | 46.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,215 | 97,033 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hadleigh peaked in the year to August 2020 (550 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (414). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 460 | 49.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 481 | 52.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 414 | 44.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 534 | 57.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 547 | 59.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 493 | 53.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 550 | 59.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 486 | 52.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 500 | 54.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and shoplifting (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 26 to 33 and shoplifting rose from 31 to 38, while public order fell from 47 to 30 and criminal damage and arson fell from 52 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 226 | 24.5 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 4.7 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 4.1 | 8.5 | +23% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hadleigh; the highest is Colchester (114.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Kesgrave (24.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hadleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawford | 202 | 39.4 | -21% |
| Ipswich | 14,484 | 95.9 | +92% |
| Sudbury | 1,860 | 76.9 | +54% |
| Stowmarket | 1,412 | 64.3 | +29% |
| Colchester | 15,833 | 114.9 | +130% |
| Kesgrave | 386 | 24.2 | -52% |
| Wivenhoe | 353 | 52.9 | +6% |
| Berechurch | 727 | 88.0 | +76% |
Of the 2 areas within Hadleigh, Hadleigh North had the highest crime rate (53.9 per 1,000) and Hadleigh South the lowest (48.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh North | Neighbourhood | 2,151 | 116 | 53.9 |
| Hadleigh South | Neighbourhood | 7,064 | 344 | 48.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Hadleigh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Pykenham Way | 27 |
| On or near Emma Girling Close | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Ann Strutt Close | 21 |
| On or near Alice Parkins Close | 17 |
| On or near Timperley Road | 15 |
| On or near Ansell Close | 13 |
| On or near High Street Mews | 13 |
| On or near Allen Road | 12 |
Of the 417 crimes in Hadleigh with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 169 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 20.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 16.5% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 51 | 12.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Hadleigh has an estimated population of 9,215 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (27%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hadleigh average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hadleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hadleigh a safe place to live?
Hadleigh recorded 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,149th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hadleigh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 226 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Hadleigh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hadleigh was down 4% on the year before: 460 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 481 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hadleigh?
About 9,215 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hadleigh?
Hadleigh is policed by Suffolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.