Total Crime Rate
45.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Long Bessels area has the 19th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Box Vale , and the 102nd 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 Long Bessels (IP7 5DB) in the last 12 months was 45.3 per 1,000 residents and was 39.3% higher than the Box Vale average (32.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Long Bessels (IP7 5DB), the main crime hotspot is near Pykenham Way. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Box Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Timperley Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pykenham Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Timperley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Timperley Road | — |
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