Crime Rate in Bungay & Wainford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bungay & Wainford

The total recorded crimes in Bungay & Wainford, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bungay & Wainford crime rate of 29.23 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-14.71% decrease)
  • Other crime: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bungay & Wainford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buntings Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Wheelbarrow Lane with total crimes: 10
  • The Street with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Bungay & Wainford has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 29.23 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bungay & Wainford)CrimesRank (Bungay & Wainford)CrimesRank (Bungay & Wainford)
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
Woodbridge55 6552 11390 14
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

Bungay & Wainford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (54 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
January 20258
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 202424
May 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202534
March 202523
February 202531
January 202531
December 202437
November 202417
October 202423
September 202418
August 202414
July 202434
June 202440
May 202433

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 202513
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 202413
August 202411
July 202415
June 202454
May 20243

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 202518
February 20257
January 202511
December 20249
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20249
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 202510
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
January 20251
September 20242
June 202420

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20246

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
October 20242
September 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
June 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bungay & Wainford in May 2025

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

1. Buntings Lane (Map)
Total15
Other crime10
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Wheelbarrow Lane (Map)
Total10
Burglary5
Vehicle crime5
3. The Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
4. Flixton Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs5
5. Redisham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Bridge Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Davey Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. School Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Skinners View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Chapel Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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