Total Crime Rate
26.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harpers Estate area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Assington , and the 115th 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 Harpers Estate (CO6 4LB) in the last 12 months was 26.7 per 1,000 residents and was 7.1% lower than the Assington average (28.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 6 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harpers Estate (CO6 4LB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Wiston Road, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Harper'S Hill (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Assington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Walsh Rise | Under investigation |
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