Suffolk Constabulary

Is Hadleigh and Nayland Safe?

Crime statistics for Hadleigh and Nayland. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 2,286 crimes
8 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,286 Crimes (last 36 months)
45.9% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓0.8% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 2,286 total crimes recorded in Hadleigh and Nayland

Violent Crime
1,000 43.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
257 11.2%
Criminal Damage & Arson
248 10.8%
Other Theft
196 8.6%
Public Order
179 7.8%
Burglary
131 5.7%
Vehicle Crime
76 3.3%
Shoplifting
73 3.2%
Other Crime
55 2.4%
Possession of Weapons
28 1.2%
Drugs
25 1.1%
Bicycle Theft
8 0.3%
Theft from Person
7 0.3%
Robbery
3 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Hadleigh and Nayland — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hadleigh and Nayland safe?

Hadleigh and Nayland has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 774 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 0.8% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Hadleigh and Nayland are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Hadleigh and Nayland in the last 12 months?

774 crimes were recorded in Hadleigh and Nayland 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 0.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (780 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,000 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Hadleigh and Nayland?

The most common crime in Hadleigh and Nayland is Violent Crime, with 1,000 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 129.2% 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 and Nayland increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Hadleigh and Nayland is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 0.8% — from 780 crimes in the previous 12 months to 774 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Hadleigh and Nayland?

Hadleigh and Nayland has a safety score of 8 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 and Nayland compare to the Suffolk Constabulary average?

Hadleigh and Nayland has a safety score of 8/100, while the Suffolk Constabulary force area average is 15/100. Hadleigh and Nayland is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Hadleigh and Nayland?

45.9% of crimes recorded in Hadleigh and Nayland 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 Suffolk Constabulary. 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 and Nayland?

1,000 violent crimes were recorded in Hadleigh and Nayland in the last 12 months — representing 129.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 257 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 and Nayland last updated?

The crime data for Hadleigh and Nayland was last updated in January 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 and Nayland with other areas?

You can compare Hadleigh and Nayland 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.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.