Crime in Hadleigh: statistics, rates and trends
446 crimes were recorded in Hadleigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hadleigh
- Questions about crime in Hadleigh
- About this data
446 crimes were recorded in Hadleigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 224 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hadleigh has the 1,184th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hadleigh | Babergh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 446 | 4,439 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.4 | 45.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,215 | 97,033 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hadleigh was highest in the year to July 2020 (541 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (433). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 446 | 48.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 460 | 49.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 433 | 47.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 537 | 58.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 534 | 57.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 508 | 55.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 541 | 58.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 504 | 54.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 490 | 53.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hadleigh over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+24%) and other theft (+19%).
The largest falls were in public order (-41%) and anti-social behaviour (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 224 | 24.3 | 0.71 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 4.8 | 0.70 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 3.9 | 0.47 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 3.5 | 0.23 | -26% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.4 | 0.53 | +19% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.1 | 0.47 | -41% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.5 | 0.43 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.24 | +120% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 0.51 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.1 | 1.12 | +233% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +200% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.2 | 0.07 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hadleigh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hadleigh recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 50.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hadleigh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hadleigh recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hadleigh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hadleigh recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hadleigh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hadleigh recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hadleigh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hadleigh recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hadleigh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hadleigh recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hadleigh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hadleigh recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hadleigh
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hadleigh recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hadleigh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hadleigh recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hadleigh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hadleigh recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hadleigh
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hadleigh recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hadleigh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hadleigh recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hadleigh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hadleigh.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hadleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawford | 200 | 39.0 | -19% |
| Ipswich | 14,420 | 95.5 | +97% |
| Sudbury | 1,845 | 76.3 | +58% |
| Stowmarket | 1,390 | 63.3 | +31% |
| Colchester | 15,738 | 114.2 | +136% |
| Kesgrave | 374 | 23.4 | -52% |
| Wivenhoe | 328 | 49.2 | +2% |
| Berechurch | 756 | 91.5 | +89% |
2 areas within Hadleigh, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hadleigh North had the highest rate (52.1 per 1,000) and Hadleigh South the lowest (47.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh North | Neighbourhood | 2,151 | 112 | 52.1 |
| Hadleigh South | Neighbourhood | 7,064 | 334 | 47.3 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hadleigh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Pykenham Way | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Emma Girling Close | 21 |
| On or near Ann Strutt Close | 18 |
| On or near Alice Parkins Close | 14 |
| On or near High Street Mews | 13 |
| On or near Allen Road | 12 |
| On or near Timperley Road | 12 |
| On or near Ansell Close | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hadleigh over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 38.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 93 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 13.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 46 | 10.3% |
| Not recorded | 32 | 7.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Hadleigh has an estimated population of 9,215. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hadleigh sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hadleigh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Hadleigh a safe place to live?
Hadleigh recorded 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hadleigh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (44).
Is crime in Hadleigh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hadleigh was down 3% on the year before: 446 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 460 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hadleigh?
Hadleigh is policed by Suffolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hadleigh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.