WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Elmswell & Woolpit Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Elmswell & Woolpit, localized within mid suffolk.

Total Crimes

33
trending_up +57.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

45.92per 1k

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,533

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences15
Anti-social Behaviour4
Public Order3
Vehicle Crime3
Other Crime2
Other Theft2
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Shoplifting1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Ashfield Road Map
Vehicle crime: 2Shoplifting: 1
3
On or near Cooks Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Blackbourne Road Map
Burglary: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Furlong Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Hay Barn Meadow Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Old Stowmarket Road Map
Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Farm Meadow Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Lawn Drive Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Ropers Gardens Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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City Ranking

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Local Rank

#18safest in mid suffolk

City Average

40.31per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour in the Rickinghall and Bottesdale area on Friday evenings specifically outside the Co-Op in Rickinghall

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

You said Anti-social behaviour in Rickinghall and Bottesdale was occurring on Friday nights. We did high visibility patrols on Friday evenings in the area and working with the local youth club on Friday evenings to ensure that all children in the area were attending the youth club. We also worked with local schools to identify children involved issuing warning letters.

Actioned: 23 Apr 2026

Preventing Acquisitive Crime. There has been a rise in burglaries and thefts across the local area, including incidents targeting homes, sheds, and rural properties.

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

You said there has been a rise in burglaries and theft in rural communities. We did targeted patrols and investigations to deter offenders and support affected communities.

Actioned: 23 Apr 2026

Reducing Retail Crime. Retail crime remains a growing concern both locally and nationally.

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

You said there has been an increase in retail crime in local communities. We did engagement and supporting businesses in Stowmarket town centre to identify repeat offenders, provide crime prevention advice, and take swift action to reduce theft and improve safety.

Actioned: 23 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

MAY13

Walsham Le Willows Parish Council AGM

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The local Police Officer for the Walsham Le Willows area, PC Gedney will be attending the Walsham Le Willows Parish Council AGM to answer any queries or concerns.

schedule

7:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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Walsham Le Willows Village Hall

JUN3

Elmswell School Summer Fayre

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Local Community Policing Team officers will be present at the Elmswell Summer School Fayre.

schedule

2:30 PM — 5:00 PM

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Elmswell School

JUN12

Meet the Stowmarket Community Policing Team Sergeant

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PS White from the Stowmarket Community Policing Team will be at the Stowupland Village Hall followed by a walk around of the area between 11am and 1pm. Please say hi if you see me and ask any questions you may have or raise any issues you have in the local area.

schedule

11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Stowupland Village Hall

JUN17

Senior Social

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The local officer for Stowupland will be present at the senior social, please come along, say hi and raise any concerns or queries you may have.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Stowupland Sports and Social Club

JUL15

Bury St Edmunds Mobile Library

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PCSO Harvey and PCSO Brown will be at the location alongside the Bury St Edmunds Mobile Library. Please come and say Hi and raise any concerns or queries you may have in your local area.

schedule

9:40 AM — 10:15 AM

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Old Newton – Falconer Avenue

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