Crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton: statistics, rates and trends
112 crimes were recorded in The Fornhams & Great Barton in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton at a glance
- Crime trends in The Fornhams & Great Barton
- Types of crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton
- The Fornhams & Great Barton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton
- What happened after crimes were reported in The Fornhams & Great Barton
- Population and deprivation in The Fornhams & Great Barton
- Questions about crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton
- About this data
112 crimes were recorded in The Fornhams & Great Barton in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 48 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, The Fornhams & Great Barton has the 3,846th highest crime rate.
| Measure | The Fornhams & Great Barton | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 112 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.8 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,333 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton was highest in the year to July 2023 (251 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (98). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 112 | 25.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 98 | 22.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 148 | 34.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 251 | 57.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 199 | 45.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 166 | 38.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 172 | 39.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 160 | 36.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 130 | 30.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in The Fornhams & Great Barton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 11.1 | 0.32 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 3.2 | 0.21 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -8% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.5 | 0.40 | +22% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.8 | 0.52 | +167% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +133% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.2 | 0.35 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.2 | 0.23 | -38% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.5 | 0.07 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.28 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in The Fornhams & Great Barton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. The Fornhams & Great Barton recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in The Fornhams & Great Barton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. The Fornhams & Great Barton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in The Fornhams & Great Barton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. The Fornhams & Great Barton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in The Fornhams & Great Barton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. The Fornhams & Great Barton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in The Fornhams & Great Barton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. The Fornhams & Great Barton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. The Fornhams & Great Barton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in The Fornhams & Great Barton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. The Fornhams & Great Barton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. The Fornhams & Great Barton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in The Fornhams & Great Barton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. The Fornhams & Great Barton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in The Fornhams & Great Barton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. The Fornhams & Great Barton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to The Fornhams & Great Barton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to The Fornhams & Great Barton.
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in The Fornhams & Great Barton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fornham House Close | 14 |
| On or near Cox Lane | 13 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Mill Road | 9 |
| On or near The Drift | 6 |
| On or near Icepits Close | 5 |
| On or near Livermere Road | 4 |
| On or near Wilbur Close | 4 |
| On or near Gleneagles Close | 3 |
| On or near Kismet Close | 3 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in The Fornhams & Great Barton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 34.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 24 | 21.4% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 17.0% |
| Not recorded | 14 | 12.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 4.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% |
The Fornhams & Great Barton has an estimated population of 4,333. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in The Fornhams & Great Barton sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | The Fornhams & Great Barton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is The Fornhams & Great Barton a safe place to live?
The Fornhams & Great Barton recorded 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (14).
Is crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton was up 14% on the year before: 112 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 98 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers The Fornhams & Great Barton?
The Fornhams & Great Barton is policed by Suffolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to The Fornhams & Great Barton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.