Total Crime Rate
107.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Park Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lavenham , and the 21st highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Park Close (CO10 2XZ) in the last 12 months was 107.7 per 1,000 residents and was 162.2% higher than the Lavenham average (41.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 33.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Park Close (CO10 2XZ), the main crime hotspot is near People Park Way. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lavenham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Wheelers Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | People Park Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wheelers Close | Under investigation |
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