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Crime in Bildeston

Bildeston had 5 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 9.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 25 Babergh areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 74% below the middle Babergh area.

IP7, Babergh · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bildeston

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9.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 25Babergh rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
vehicle crimemost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Apr 1 May 1 Jun 2 Jul 2 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bildeston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
vehicle crime240%
violence240%
anti-social behaviour120%

Bildeston against Babergh

TypeBildeston per 1,000Middle Babergh areaChange
Violence3.616–
Burglary00.5–
Vehicle crime3.61.7–
Anti-social behaviour1.83.9–
Theft and robbery03.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hadleigh66.3▲ 24%
Lavenham35.4▼ 19%
Bildeston9.1–
Great Finborough6.3–
Whatfield5.3–
See every Babergh area ranked on the crime in Babergh page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bildeston a safe area?

Bildeston had about 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 25 Babergh areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was vehicle crime.

What is the most common crime in Bildeston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was vehicle crime (2), followed by violence (2) and anti-social behaviour (1).