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Crime in Whatfield

Whatfield had 5 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 5.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 25 Babergh areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 85% below the middle Babergh area.

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

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5.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 25Babergh rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 3 Apr 2 May 2 Jun 1 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence480%
public order120%

Whatfield against Babergh

TypeWhatfield per 1,000Middle Babergh areaChange
Violence3.516–
Burglary00.5–
Vehicle crime01.7–
Anti-social behaviour03.9–
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%
Bildeston9.1–
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 Whatfield a safe area?

Whatfield had about 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 25 Babergh areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whatfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (4), followed by public order (1).