Crime Rate in North West Cosford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North West Cosford

The total recorded crimes in North West Cosford, Babergh, UK in July 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North West Cosford crime rate of 162.84 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 North West Cosford, encompassing approximately 104 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
North West Cosford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Felsham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Mackenzie Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is North West Cosford?

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

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, North West Cosford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 201 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, North West Cosford witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

    • In 2023, North West Cosford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Babergh average, with 289 crimes compared to 215. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North West Cosford witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Babergh, North West Cosford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

North West Cosford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the North West Cosford has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 162.84 ranking 9th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total North West Cosford crimes were 201. The crime rate of North West Cosford in 2024 was 1925.29 (year) or 160.44 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in North West Cosford were around 289 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2768.20 (year) or 230.68 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North West Cosford)CrimesRank (North West Cosford)CrimesRank (North West Cosford)
Sudbury North West64 1688 1675 1
Great Cornard46 2545 3645 2
Sudbury South East33 4557 2565 3
Hadleigh South35 3398 4358 4
Sproughton & Pinewood21 8397 5354 5
Brett Vale23 5212 8152 11
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

North West Cosford 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 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 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 15 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (4 reports) and Vehicle 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (4 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202516
May 202512
April 202510
March 202520
February 202515
January 20251
December 20248
November 202417
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20256
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
December 20247
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
January 20253
September 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
August 20243

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 202413

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

High Crime Locations North West Cosford in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the North West Cosford postcode area is presented below.

1. Felsham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Mackenzie Place (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Crowbrook Place (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Rookwood Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Squirrells Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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