Crime Rate in South East Cosford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South East Cosford

The total recorded crimes in South East Cosford, Babergh, UK in July 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South East Cosford crime rate of 80.16 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 South East Cosford, encompassing approximately 49 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South East Cosford Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Street with total crimes: 2
  • Hadleigh Road with total crimes: 1
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

How safe is South East Cosford?

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

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, South East Cosford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Babergh average, with 65 crimes compared to 219.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South East Cosford recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

    • In 2023, South East Cosford had fewer crimes than the Babergh average, with 43 crimes compared to 215. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South East Cosford recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Babergh.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South East Cosford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South East Cosford has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 80.16 ranking 20th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total South East Cosford crimes were 65. The crime rate of South East Cosford in 2024 was 1302.61 (year) or 108.55 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in South East Cosford were around 43 crimes with yearly crime rate of 861.72 (year) or 71.81 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South East Cosford)CrimesRank (South East Cosford)CrimesRank (South East 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
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
Assington2 2447 2348 22

South East Cosford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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June 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20252
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20244
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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February 20252
December 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations South East Cosford in July 2025

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

1. The Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Hadleigh Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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