Crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton: statistics, rates and trends
109 crimes were recorded in The Fornhams & Great Barton in the 12 months to August 2026, 25.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of The Fornhams & Great Barton
- Questions about crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (45), anti-social behaviour (13) and other theft (11) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,865th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | The Fornhams & Great Barton | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 109 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.2 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,333 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton peaked in the year to August 2023 (246 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (100). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 109 | 25.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 100 | 23.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 145 | 33.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 246 | 56.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 204 | 47.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 165 | 38.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 170 | 39.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 152 | 35.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 139 | 32.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (70% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 35 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 10.4 | 34.2 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 3.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 0.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than The Fornhams & Great Barton.
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in The Fornhams & Great Barton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cox Lane” (13).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cox Lane | 13 |
| On or near Fornham House Close | 11 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Mill Road | 8 |
| On or near The Drift | 6 |
| On or near Icepits Close | 5 |
| On or near Wilbur Close | 5 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 4 |
| On or near Gleneagles Close | 3 |
| On or near Livermere Road | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 96 crimes in The Fornhams & Great Barton with one. The 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 36 | 37.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 24 | 25.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 16.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 8.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
The Fornhams & Great Barton has an estimated population of 4,333 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up The Fornhams & Great Barton average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | The Fornhams & Great Barton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is The Fornhams & Great Barton a safe place to live?
The Fornhams & Great Barton recorded 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,865th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 45 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (13).
Is crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Fornhams & Great Barton was up 9% on the year before: 109 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 100 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of The Fornhams & Great Barton?
About 4,333 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers The Fornhams & Great Barton?
The Fornhams & Great Barton is policed by Suffolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.