Crime Rate in Elmswell & Woolpit: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elmswell & Woolpit

The total recorded crimes in Elmswell & Woolpit, Mid Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elmswell & Woolpit crime rate of 12.89 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (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: 5
  • Whatley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Thedwastre Close 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 May 2025 the Elmswell & Woolpit has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 12.89 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elmswell & Woolpit)CrimesRank (Elmswell & Woolpit)CrimesRank (Elmswell & Woolpit)
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
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
Walsham-le-Willows8 17102 19107 17
Blakenham7 19125 1797 18
Gislingham3 2597 2076 20
Rattlesden1 2645 2663 21
Stradbroke & Laxfield4 2389 2136 26
Debenham5 2257 2448 24

Elmswell & Woolpit Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202512
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 202418
October 20248
September 202411
August 202412
July 20243
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Elmswell & Woolpit in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Whatley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Thedwastre Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Farthing Land (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Old Stowmarket Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Hawk End Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Greencroft (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Laurel Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. William Armstrong Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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