Total Crime Rate
8.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burnet Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Copdock & Washbrook , and the 24th lowest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Burnet Close (IP8 3TN) in the last 12 months was 8.9 per 1,000 residents and was 61.4% lower than the Copdock & Washbrook average (23.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burnet Close (IP8 3TN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ellenbrook Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Burnet Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Copdock & Washbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gatekeeper Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Brimstone Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Mayfly Close | Under investigation |
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