Brantham, Babergh: Safety
Safety
Brantham's crime rates are consistently low. In 2024, there were around 20 crimes per 1,000 people — well below the national average of 91.6 per 1,000. That trend has continued into 2026, with the neighbourhood now sitting at 16.5 crimes per 1,000 people, roughly half the East of England average of 31.7.
Anti-social behaviour is particularly low here. Just 4 incidents were recorded in 2026 compared to a regional average of 34.
Neighbouring areas like Orwell have significantly higher crime rates, which makes Brantham's figures stand out. If you're looking for a quieter, lower-crime community, the data backs it up.
Source: police-recorded crime for Brantham ward (Suffolk Constabulary, data.police.uk), Jan 2024–Aug 2026; residents from Census 2021. This summary may predate the latest data release; the table below has the current figures.
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Crime rate comparison
Crimes per 1,000 residents, Jan–Dec 2025. Brantham ward: Suffolk Constabulary data via data.police.uk; residents from Census 2021. Averages are for all wards in the area over the same months. Planna's safety index uses the latest 12 months instead, so it can differ.
2024
2025
Jan–Aug 2026
Brantham ward
Crimes/1,000 residents
26.4
Lower than
UK average (England, Wales & N. Ireland)
98.8
Lower than
East of England region average
81.9
Neighbouring wards
Lower than
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
58.5
Lower than
Orwell
46.9
Lower than
Stour
31.5
Lower than
East Bergholt
35.2
Higher than
Copdock & Washbrook
22.3
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Types of Crime
Share of police-recorded crimes in Brantham ward and the East of England region average, Jan–Dec 2025.
This ward
Regional average
- Violent offences38%38%
- Anti-social behaviour26%14%
- Criminal damage and arson12%8%
- Other theft6%7%
- Vehicle crime4%5%
- Burglary4%3%
- Drugs3%3%
- Other crime3%2%
- Public order1%6%
- Shoplifting1%8%
- Bicycle theft1%1%
