Crime Rate in Walsham-le-Willows: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walsham-le-Willows

The total recorded crimes in Walsham-le-Willows, Mid Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walsham-le-Willows crime rate of 70.18 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 Walsham-le-Willows, encompassing approximately 142 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Walsham-le-Willows Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bury Road with total crimes: 3
  • Barber'S Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Wattisfield Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Walsham-le-Willows?

To understand the safety of Walsham-le-Willows, we need to analyze Walsham-le-Willows crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Walsham-le-Willows demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 102 crimes compared to 184.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Walsham-le-Willows recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Walsham-le-Willows had fewer crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 107 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Walsham-le-Willows recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Suffolk, Walsham-le-Willows has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Walsham-le-Willows Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Walsham-le-Willows has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 70.18 ranking 13th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Walsham-le-Willows crimes were 102. The crime rate of Walsham-le-Willows in 2024 was 715.79 (year) or 59.65 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walsham-le-Willows were around 107 crimes with yearly crime rate of 750.88 (year) or 62.57 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)
Combs Ford63 1690 1633 1
Chilton35 2337 2413 2
Palgrave27 5276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden29 4320 3272 5
Elmswell & Woolpit32 3279 5268 7
Stow Thorney26 6279 4294 4
Thurston19 8269 7269 6
Bramford23 7145 13168 11
Needham Market18 9225 8226 8
Claydon & Barham17 10208 9215 9
Hoxne & Worlingworth13 11203 10177 10
Battisford & Ringshall10 14166 11160 12
Onehouse6 20149 12136 13
Blakenham13 12125 1797 18
Eye10 15125 16134 14
Mendlesham8 18135 14113 16
St Peter's4 23118 18116 15
Stonham2 24135 1576 19
Stradbroke & Laxfield8 1689 2136 26
Rickinghall8 1780 2259 22
Bacton6 1977 2354 23
Gislingham5 2297 2076 20
Rattlesden2 2645 2663 21
Debenham5 2157 2448 24
Fressingfield2 2547 2543 25

Walsham-le-Willows Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (1 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Walsham-le-Willows in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Walsham-le-Willows postcode area is presented below.

1. Bury Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Barber'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Wattisfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Orchard Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Back Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Chapel Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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