Crime Rate in Bungay & Wainford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bungay & Wainford

The total recorded crimes in Bungay & Wainford, East Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bungay & Wainford crime rate of 23.65 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-25.81% decrease)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bungay & Wainford Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Street with total crimes: 10
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5
  • Grange 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bungay & Wainford has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 23.65 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)
Harbour & Normanston213 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield88 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham76 3933 31,019 3
Gunton & St Margarets45 9772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe66 4864 4767 8
Eastern Felixstowe59 6755 8851 5
Martlesham & Purdis Farm59 5786 6781 7
Oulton Broad58 7750 9748 9
Aldeburgh & Leiston28 18607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton43 10531 12538 11
Woodbridge31 15552 11390 14
Kesgrave41 11394 16432 12
Halesworth & Blything39 12406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages30 17451 13383 15
Kessingland39 13402 15369 17
Saxmundham31 14379 17354 18
Framlingham26 19318 19372 16
Carlton Colville31 16330 18344 19
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton11 26207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford17 21223 20147 26
Southwold26 20180 25114 28
Carlford & Fynn Valley17 22195 23211 21
Deben12 25199 22208 22
Melton14 23169 26190 23
Lothingland13 24191 24160 24
Wickham Market3 2996 29158 25
Kelsale & Yoxford6 28116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew6 27127 2795 29

Bungay & Wainford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20257
January 202511
December 20249
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20249
June 202424
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 202510
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202418
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 202513
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 202413
August 202411
July 202415
June 202454
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 202418
May 202414
April 202416

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
October 20242
September 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 202411

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20242
June 202420

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. The Street (Map)
Total10
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Other theft5
3. Grange Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary5
4. Whyte Horse Meadow (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. School View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. High Street (Map)
Total5
Other theft5
7. Joyce Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Millers Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Reeve'S Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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