Total Crime Rate
68.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sheepshead Hill area has the 7th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Great Cornard , and the 50th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sheepshead Hill (CO10 0LU) in the last 12 months was 68.5 per 1,000 residents and was 51.9% higher than the Great Cornard average (45.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 54.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 77.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 78.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sheepshead Hill (CO10 0LU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Grace Farrant Road, where police recorded 25 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Minsmere Way (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Great Cornard| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | De Greys Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Pecockes Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Pecockes Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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