Crime Rate in Woodbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodbridge

The total recorded crimes in Woodbridge, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodbridge crime rate of 4.64 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Woodbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchill Close with total crimes: 4
  • Tennyson Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Woodbridge has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 4.64 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodbridge)CrimesRank (Woodbridge)CrimesRank (Woodbridge)
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
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

Woodbridge 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 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20258
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202513
May 202517
April 202514
March 202511
February 20257
January 202512
December 202411
November 202423
October 202413
September 202429
August 202411

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20258
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20258
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

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

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

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Woodbridge in July 2025

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

1. Churchill Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Tennyson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beresford Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Warwick Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Queens Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Bakers Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Rodney Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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