Crime Rate in Elmswell & Woolpit: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elmswell & Woolpit

The total recorded crimes in Elmswell & Woolpit, Mid Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elmswell & Woolpit crime rate of 13.70 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 Elmswell & Woolpit, encompassing approximately 2,481 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Elmswell & Woolpit Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 6
  • School Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Elmswell & Woolpit?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Elmswell & Woolpit reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 279 crimes compared to 184. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Elmswell & Woolpit witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Elmswell & Woolpit experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 268 crimes compared to 175. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Elmswell & Woolpit witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Suffolk, Elmswell & Woolpit has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Elmswell & Woolpit Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Elmswell & Woolpit has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 13.70 ranking 3th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Elmswell & Woolpit crimes were 279. The crime rate of Elmswell & Woolpit in 2024 was 112.43 (year) or 9.37 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elmswell & Woolpit were around 268 crimes with yearly crime rate of 107.99 (year) or 9.00 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elmswell & Woolpit)CrimesRank (Elmswell & Woolpit)CrimesRank (Elmswell & Woolpit)
Combs Ford64 1690 1633 1
Chilton48 2337 2413 2
Palgrave21 9276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden27 6320 3272 5
Stow Thorney30 5279 4294 4
Thurston33 4269 7269 6
St Peter's23 7118 18116 15
Needham Market19 10225 8226 8
Claydon & Barham21 8208 9215 9
Hoxne & Worlingworth11 15203 10177 10
Bramford11 16145 13168 11
Battisford & Ringshall4 25166 11160 12
Eye17 11125 16134 14
Onehouse16 13149 12136 13
Mendlesham17 12135 14113 16
Walsham-le-Willows14 14102 19107 17
Stonham10 17135 1576 19
Blakenham5 23125 1797 18
Debenham9 1857 2448 24
Stradbroke & Laxfield8 1989 2136 26
Gislingham7 2197 2076 20
Bacton7 2077 2354 23
Rattlesden3 2645 2663 21
Rickinghall6 2280 2259 22
Fressingfield4 2447 2543 25

Elmswell & Woolpit 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 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202513
April 202513
March 202512
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 202418
October 20248
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20258
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
September 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241

High Crime Locations Elmswell & Woolpit in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Mill Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. School Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Grange Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Ashfield Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Meadowlands (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Heath Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Saffrons Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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