Total Crime Rate
50.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Queensway area has the 8th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Assington , and the 91st highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Queensway (CO10 0AW) in the last 12 months was 50.2 per 1,000 residents and was 74.6% higher than the Assington average (28.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 67.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Queensway (CO10 0AW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Tamage Road, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Barrow Hill (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Assington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Daniels Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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