Crime Rate in Woodbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodbridge

The total recorded crimes in Woodbridge, East Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodbridge crime rate of 3.35 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Woodbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Old Barrack Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Woodbridge has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.35 ranking 15th 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.

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
Bungay & Wainford55 8847 5789 6
Martlesham & Purdis Farm59 5786 6781 7
Oulton Broad58 7750 9748 9
Aldeburgh & Leiston28 18607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton43 10531 12538 11
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

Woodbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412
April 20247

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 202512
December 202411
November 202423
October 202413
September 202429
August 202411
July 202420
June 202446
May 202421
April 202411

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Woodbridge in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. Old Barrack Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tide Mill Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Deben Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bakers Lane (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
8. Carmelites Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Highlands Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Haugh Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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