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Crime in Glemsford

Glemsford had 27 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 26.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 25 Babergh areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 25% below the middle Babergh area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

CO10, Babergh · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Glemsford

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26.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 25Babergh rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 5 Apr 10 May 8 Jun 6 Jul 13 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Glemsford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1348%
anti-social behaviour726%
criminal damage27%
vehicle crime27%
theft27%
drugs14%

Glemsford against Babergh

TypeGlemsford per 1,000Middle Babergh areaChange
Violence12.816–
Burglary00.5–
Vehicle crime21.7–
Anti-social behaviour6.93.9–
Theft and robbery23.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Long Melford55.5▲ 76%
Clare52.7▲ 20%
Cavendish32.8–
Glemsford26.6▲ 23%
See every Babergh area ranked on the crime in Babergh page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Glemsford a safe area?

Glemsford had about 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 25 Babergh areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Glemsford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (13), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and criminal damage (2).