Total Crime Rate
19.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kings Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Chadacre , and the 80th lowest 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 Kings Road (CO10 7QX) in the last 12 months was 19.3 per 1,000 residents and was 28.2% lower than the Chadacre average (26.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -62.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kings Road (CO10 7QX), the main crime hotspot is near Foundry Close. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chadacre| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | First Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harpur'S Road | Under investigation |
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