Total Crime Rate
33.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
19.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Bury Road area has the 5th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Chadacre , and the 135th highest crime rate of 304 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 Bury Road (IP29 4PJ) in the last 12 months was 33.7 per 1,000 residents and was 34.1% higher than the Chadacre average (25.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violent crimes ( 600.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bury Road (IP29 4PJ), the main crime hotspot is near Bury Road, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Bury Road | Under investigation |
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