Total Crime Rate
19.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Courtenay Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Long Melford , and the 78th lowest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Courtenay Close (CO10 1YR) in the last 12 months was 19.1 per 1,000 residents and was 49.9% lower than the Long Melford average (38.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Courtenay Close (CO10 1YR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Crayford Road, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Clermont Avenue (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Long Melford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tudor Green | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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