Is Hadleigh Safe?
Crime statistics for Hadleigh. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 1,517 total crimes recorded in Hadleigh
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Hadleigh — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hadleigh safe?
Hadleigh has a CrimeRadar safety score of 20/100, rated High Crime. A total of 679 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 19% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Hadleigh are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Hadleigh in the last 12 months?
679 crimes were recorded in Hadleigh in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 19% compared to the previous 12-month period (838 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 622 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Hadleigh?
The most common crime in Hadleigh is Violent Crime, with 622 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 91.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Hadleigh increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Hadleigh is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 19% — from 838 crimes in the previous 12 months to 679 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Hadleigh?
Hadleigh has a safety score of 20 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Hadleigh compare to the Essex Police average?
Hadleigh has a safety score of 20/100, while the Essex Police force area average is 14/100. Hadleigh is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Hadleigh?
48.6% of crimes recorded in Hadleigh resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Essex Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Hadleigh?
622 violent crimes were recorded in Hadleigh in the last 12 months — representing 91.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 118 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Hadleigh last updated?
The crime data for Hadleigh was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Hadleigh with other areas?
You can compare Hadleigh with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.