Crime Rate in Bungay & Wainford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bungay & Wainford

The total recorded crimes in Bungay & Wainford, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bungay & Wainford crime rate of 28.37 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 Bungay & Wainford, encompassing approximately 2,326 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Bungay & Wainford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5
  • New Road with total crimes: 5
  • St James Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bungay & Wainford?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Bungay & Wainford reported a higher crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 847 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bungay & Wainford witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Bungay & Wainford experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 789 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bungay & Wainford witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Suffolk, Bungay & Wainford has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bungay & Wainford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bungay & Wainford has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 28.37 ranking 7th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Bungay & Wainford crimes were 847. The crime rate of Bungay & Wainford in 2024 was 364.14 (year) or 30.35 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bungay & Wainford were around 789 crimes with yearly crime rate of 339.21 (year) or 28.27 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bungay & Wainford)CrimesRank (Bungay & Wainford)CrimesRank (Bungay & Wainford)
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
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
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton14 26207 21240 20
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

Bungay & Wainford 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 18 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20257
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
January 20258
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202540
May 202529
April 202534
March 202523
February 202531
January 202531
December 202437
November 202417
October 202423
September 202418
August 202414

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20255
April 20253
February 202511
December 202411
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 20252
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 202513
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 20252
April 20251
March 202518
February 20257
January 202511
December 20249
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 202510
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 202510
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20256
January 20251
September 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253

High Crime Locations Bungay & Wainford in July 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Burglary5
2. New Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. St James Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary5
4. Hog Lane (Map)
Total5
Burglary5
5. Halesworth Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime5
6. Banters Lane (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson5
7. Flixton Road (Map)
Total5
Public order5
8. Prince'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Ethel Mann Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1

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