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 May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North West Cosford crime rate of 363.98 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
North West Cosford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bury Road with total crimes: 18
  • Rookwood Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area 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 May 2025 the North West Cosford has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 363.98 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North West Cosford)CrimesRank (North West Cosford)CrimesRank (North West Cosford)
Sudbury North West37 2688 1675 1
Great Cornard34 3545 3645 2
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

North West Cosford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 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
July 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20244
June 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202520
February 202515
January 20251
December 20248
November 202417
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 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
July 20245

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
December 20247
September 20243
August 20243
June 202412

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 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
May 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
September 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Bury Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
2. Rookwood Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Whitethorn Ley (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. The Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Snapes Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Wattisham Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Bugg'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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