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 May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walsham-le-Willows crime rate of 56.14 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Walsham-le-Willows Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bury Road with total crimes: 2
  • Orchard Way with total crimes: 1
  • Richer Road with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Mid Suffolk.

    • 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 areas in the Mid Suffolk.

  • 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 May 2025 the Walsham-le-Willows has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 56.14 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walsham-le-Willows)CrimesRank (Walsham-le-Willows)CrimesRank (Walsham-le-Willows)
Combs Ford34 4690 1633 1
Claydon & Barham39 1208 9215 9
Chilton32 5337 2413 2
Thurston36 2269 7269 6
Palgrave6 21276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden34 3320 3272 5
Stow Thorney21 8279 4294 4
Elmswell & Woolpit32 6279 5268 7
Needham Market23 7225 8226 8
Bramford21 9145 13168 11
Hoxne & Worlingworth12 12203 10177 10
Mendlesham19 10135 14113 16
Battisford & Ringshall8 18166 11160 12
St Peter's15 11118 18116 15
Onehouse11 13149 12136 13
Eye7 20125 16134 14
Rickinghall9 1480 2259 22
Stonham3 24135 1576 19
Bacton9 1577 2354 23
Fressingfield8 1647 2543 25
Blakenham7 19125 1797 18
Gislingham3 2597 2076 20
Rattlesden1 2645 2663 21
Stradbroke & Laxfield4 2389 2136 26
Debenham5 2257 2448 24

Walsham-le-Willows Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Bury Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Orchard Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Richer Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Penbry Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hinderclay Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St George'S Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Park Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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