Crime Rate in Great Cornard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Cornard

The total recorded crimes in Great Cornard, Babergh, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Cornard crime rate of 3.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Great Cornard, encompassing approximately 12,989 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Cornard Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Raydon Way with total crimes: 5
  • Rye Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Grace Farrant Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Great Cornard?

To understand the safety of Great Cornard, we need to analyze Great Cornard crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Great Cornard reported a higher crime volume than the Babergh average, with 545 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Great Cornard witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

    • In 2023, Great Cornard experienced a greater number of crimes than the Babergh average, with 645 crimes compared to 215. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Great Cornard witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Babergh, Great Cornard has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Great Cornard Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Great Cornard has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 2th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Great Cornard crimes were 545. The crime rate of Great Cornard in 2024 was 41.96 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Cornard were around 645 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.65 (year) or 4.14 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Cornard)CrimesRank (Great Cornard)CrimesRank (Great Cornard)
Sudbury North West64 1688 1675 1
Sudbury South East33 4557 2565 3
Hadleigh South35 3398 4358 4
Sproughton & Pinewood21 8397 5354 5
Brett Vale23 5212 8152 11
North West Cosford17 9201 9289 6
Long Melford21 7308 6270 7
Lavenham22 6193 11146 12
Box Vale15 10264 7201 10
Chadacre9 15195 10210 8
Copdock & Washbrook12 12172 12204 9
Stour12 11105 18140 13
Bures St Mary & Nayland8 16155 13112 17
Sudbury North East11 13115 15132 14
Sudbury South West4 22130 14103 19
Orwell10 1489 20131 15
East Bergholt4 21106 17116 16
Capel St Mary2 23114 16111 18
Brantham7 1759 2271 20
Hadleigh North7 18102 1956 21
Ganges5 1939 2433 24
South East Cosford4 2065 2143 23
Assington2 2447 2348 22

Great Cornard Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202534
May 202519
April 202523
March 202534
February 202517
January 202519
December 202423
November 202413
October 202418
September 202421
August 202418

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
September 20242

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 202410
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Great Cornard in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Cornard postcode area is presented below.

1. Raydon Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Rye Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Grace Farrant Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Minsmere Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hawthorn Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Eldred Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Joes Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Kempson Drive (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Walsingham Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rede Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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