Crime Rate in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

The total recorded crimes in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton crime rate of 192.84 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 Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton, encompassing approximately 72 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Street with total crimes: 2
  • Old School Close with total crimes: 1
  • Walker Gardens with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 207 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 240 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 192.84 ranking 26th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton crimes were 207. The crime rate of Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton in 2024 was 2851.24 (year) or 237.60 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton were around 240 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3305.79 (year) or 275.48 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton)CrimesRank (Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton)CrimesRank (Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton)
Harbour & Normanston244 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield114 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham74 5933 31,019 3
Eastern Felixstowe78 3755 8851 5
Gunton & St Margarets59 9772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe72 6864 4767 8
Oulton Broad74 4750 9748 9
Bungay & Wainford66 7847 5789 6
Martlesham & Purdis Farm53 10786 6781 7
Aldeburgh & Leiston59 8607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton49 11531 12538 11
Woodbridge43 14552 11390 14
Kesgrave24 18394 16432 12
Saxmundham44 12379 17354 18
Halesworth & Blything44 13406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages24 17451 13383 15
Kessingland22 20402 15369 17
Framlingham32 15318 19372 16
Carlton Colville29 16330 18344 19
Southwold22 19180 25114 28
Rendlesham & Orford15 24223 20147 26
Carlford & Fynn Valley18 21195 23211 21
Deben16 23199 22208 22
Lothingland16 22191 24160 24
Melton15 25169 26190 23
Wickham Market5 2896 29158 25
Kelsale & Yoxford14 27116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew5 29127 2795 29

Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton postcode area is presented below.

1. The Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Old School Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Walker Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Oak Hill Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Beach Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Blythburgh Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Stoven Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Meadowlands Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Yoxwood View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. The Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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