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Crime in Lavenham

Lavenham had 17 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 35.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 25 Babergh areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Babergh area. Crime was down 19% on the three months before.

CO10, Babergh · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lavenham

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35.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 25Babergh rank1st is the highest rate
-19%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common10 in 3 months

Month by month

11 Mar 7 Apr 3 May 2 Jun 8 Jul 7 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lavenham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1059%
criminal damage212%
theft212%
shoplifting16%
anti-social behaviour16%
public order16%

Lavenham against Babergh

TypeLavenham per 1,000Middle Babergh areaChange
Violence20.816–
Burglary00.5–
Vehicle crime01.7–
Anti-social behaviour2.13.9–
Theft and robbery4.23.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Long Melford55.5▲ 76%
Lavenham35.4▼ 19%
Great Waldingfield21.3▼ 17%
Lawshall7.6–
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 Lavenham a safe area?

Lavenham had about 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 25 Babergh areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lavenham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (10), followed by criminal damage (2) and theft (2).