Crime Rate in Great Cornard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Cornard

The total recorded crimes in Great Cornard, Babergh, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Cornard crime rate of 4.23 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Cornard Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eldred Court with total crimes: 11
  • Canhams Road with total crimes: 6
  • Nursery Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Great Cornard has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 4.23 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Babergh)CrimesRank (Babergh)CrimesRank (Babergh)
Sudbury North West69 1688 1675 1
Sudbury South East45 3557 2565 3
Hadleigh South28 5398 4358 4
North West Cosford35 4201 9289 6
Sproughton & Pinewood26 7397 5354 5
Long Melford16 11308 6270 7
Brett Vale26 6212 8152 11
Box Vale18 9264 7201 10
Chadacre16 10195 10210 8
Sudbury North East22 8115 15132 14
Copdock & Washbrook11 14172 12204 9
Lavenham10 15193 11146 12
Stour16 12105 18140 13
Bures St Mary & Nayland7 19155 13112 17
Capel St Mary15 13114 16111 18
Sudbury South West8 16130 14103 19
Orwell5 2289 20131 15
East Bergholt7 20106 17116 16
South East Cosford8 1765 2143 23
Brantham7 1859 2271 20
Hadleigh North6 21102 1956 21
Assington2 2347 2348 22
Ganges1 2439 2433 24

Great Cornard Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202517
January 202519
December 202423
November 202413
October 202418
September 202421
August 202418
July 202419
June 202448
May 202423
April 202420

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
September 20242
June 20246

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 202410
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243

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 March 2025

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

1. Eldred Court (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft1
2. Canhams Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Nursery Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Raydon Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Chelsworth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Bures Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Cherrytree Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Percy Ruse Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Mallard Way (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rede Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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