Essex Police

Is Hadleigh Safe?

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

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 2,356 crimes
24 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,356 Crimes (last 36 months)
55.3% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓23.1% 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 — 2,356 total crimes recorded in Hadleigh

Violent Crime
868 36.8%
Shoplifting
311 13.2%
Criminal Damage & Arson
234 9.9%
Vehicle Crime
203 8.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
179 7.6%
Public Order
150 6.4%
Other Theft
137 5.8%
Burglary
106 4.5%
Drugs
68 2.9%
Other Crime
43 1.8%
Robbery
18 0.8%
Possession of Weapons
17 0.7%
Bicycle Theft
11 0.5%
Theft from Person
11 0.5%

Monthly Crime Trend

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hadleigh safe?

Hadleigh has a CrimeRadar safety score of 24/100, rated High Crime. 675 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Hadleigh has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

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

675 crimes were recorded in Hadleigh in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 23.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (878 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Hadleigh?

The most common crime in Hadleigh is Violent Crime, with 868 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 128.6% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Hadleigh increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Hadleigh is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 23.1% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Hadleigh?

Hadleigh has a safety score of 24 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 24/100, while the Essex Police force area average is 10/100. 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?

55.3% of crimes in Hadleigh resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Hadleigh?

868 violent crimes were recorded in Hadleigh in the last 12 months, representing 128.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 179 incidents.

When was the crime data for Hadleigh last updated?

The crime data for Hadleigh was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Hadleigh with other areas?

You can compare Hadleigh with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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.