Crime Rate in Woodbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodbridge

The total recorded crimes in Woodbridge, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodbridge crime rate of 5.93 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Woodbridge, encompassing approximately 9,267 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Woodbridge Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • St Edmunds Close with total crimes: 4
  • The Thoroughfare with total crimes: 3
  • Haughgate Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Woodbridge?

To understand the safety of Woodbridge, we need to analyze Woodbridge crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Woodbridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 552 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Woodbridge witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Woodbridge had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 390 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Woodbridge witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Suffolk, Woodbridge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Woodbridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Woodbridge has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 5.93 ranking 6th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Woodbridge crimes were 552. The crime rate of Woodbridge in 2024 was 59.56 (year) or 4.96 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodbridge were around 390 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.08 (year) or 3.51 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodbridge)CrimesRank (Woodbridge)CrimesRank (Woodbridge)
Harbour & Normanston185 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield108 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham70 4933 31,019 3
Martlesham & Purdis Farm70 3786 6781 7
Gunton & St Margarets50 10772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe53 7864 4767 8
Eastern Felixstowe50 9755 8851 5
Bungay & Wainford68 5847 5789 6
Oulton Broad50 8750 9748 9
Aldeburgh & Leiston40 12607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton41 11531 12538 11
Kesgrave30 16394 16432 12
Halesworth & Blything37 14406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages37 13451 13383 15
Kessingland33 15402 15369 17
Framlingham26 19318 19372 16
Saxmundham24 21379 17354 18
Carlton Colville29 17330 18344 19
Carlford & Fynn Valley29 18195 23211 21
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton18 22207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford9 28223 20147 26
Melton25 20169 26190 23
Deben14 24199 22208 22
Lothingland16 23191 24160 24
Wickham Market10 2796 29158 25
Southwold12 26180 25114 28
Kelsale & Yoxford14 25116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew8 29127 2795 29

Woodbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 202511
February 20257
January 202512
December 202411
November 202423
October 202413
September 202429
August 202411
July 202420
June 202446
May 202421

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20258
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
June 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Woodbridge in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Woodbridge postcode area is presented below.

1. St Edmunds Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Thoroughfare (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Haughgate Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Borrett Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Haugh Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Tennyson Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bridgewood Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sun Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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