Crime Rate in Great Cornard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Cornard

The total recorded crimes in Great Cornard, Babergh, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Cornard crime rate of 2.62 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Cornard Crime Hotspots

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

  • Minsmere Way with total crimes: 3
  • Eldred Court with total crimes: 2
  • De Greys Close with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Great Cornard has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 2.62 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Cornard)CrimesRank (Great Cornard)CrimesRank (Great Cornard)
Sudbury North West37 2688 1675 1
North West Cosford38 1201 9289 6
Sudbury South East30 4557 2565 3
Hadleigh South20 8398 4358 4
Sproughton & Pinewood21 6397 5354 5
Box Vale21 5264 7201 10
Long Melford21 7308 6270 7
Chadacre20 9195 10210 8
Brett Vale16 11212 8152 11
Copdock & Washbrook16 10172 12204 9
Lavenham14 13193 11146 12
Sudbury North East14 12115 15132 14
Stour7 18105 18140 13
Bures St Mary & Nayland12 14155 13112 17
Sudbury South West5 22130 14103 19
Orwell3 2389 20131 15
Hadleigh North11 15102 1956 21
East Bergholt8 17106 17116 16
Capel St Mary6 20114 16111 18
Brantham8 1659 2271 20
South East Cosford6 1965 2143 23
Ganges5 2139 2433 24
Assington3 2447 2348 22

Great Cornard Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 202410
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202523
March 202534
February 202517
January 202519
December 202423
November 202413
October 202418
September 202421
August 202418
July 202419
June 202448
May 202423

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Minsmere Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Eldred Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. De Greys Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Lindsey Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shelley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Vicarage Field (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lower Reeve (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sycamore Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Eldred Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Walsingham Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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