Woodbridge Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Woodbridge's crime rate in April 2023 (2.9 per 1,000 residents) placed it 61.3% below the UK average of 7.5, reflecting a stark contrast to national trends. The area's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (11 cases, 39.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (6 cases, 21.4%) and other theft (3 cases, 10.7%). This distribution aligns with the characteristics of a smaller, built-up area within East Suffolk, where community dynamics and local geography may influence crime patterns. The spring season, marked by Easter and warmer weather, likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which could explain the prominence of violence-related crimes. However, the absence of significant property crime (6 total) compared to the UK average suggests a lower risk of burglary or theft in this area. Anti-social behaviour's 200% month-on-month increase raises questions about potential triggers, though the overall safety of Woodbridge remains evident. The low crime rate, combined with its distance from major urban centres, reinforces the area's status as a relatively secure environment. Seasonal factors such as Easter and the transition to spring may have influenced the types of crimes recorded, but the overall trajectory indicates a community with low exposure to criminal activity.

April 2023 saw dramatic shifts in Woodbridge's crime profile. Anti-social behaviour surged by 200%, rising from 2 to 6 incidents, marking the largest single-month increase in this category. Simultaneously, violence and sexual offences dropped by 56%, from 25 to 11 cases, a decrease that may reflect seasonal factors or community interventions. Possession of weapons, though still low at 2 incidents, rose 100% from zero to 2, a figure 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This contrast with other categories, such as anti-social behaviour (49% below UK average) and criminal damage and arson (67% below UK average), underscores the area's unique crime dynamics. For residents, the 200% rise in anti-social behaviour highlights a specific concern, suggesting targeted local efforts may be needed to address this spike.

Woodbridge's crime rate in April 2023 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a 45.1% decline from the previous month's 5.3 per 1,000. This drop positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its rate 61.3% below the national average of 7.5. On a daily basis, Woodbridge recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, translating to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 341 residents. This low frequency contrasts sharply with the UK average, where residents face significantly higher exposure. The population context further highlights the area's safety: with 9,559 residents, the crime rate reflects a community where crime is rare and likely influenced by local factors such as low population density and strong community cohesion. These figures suggest that Woodbridge's residents experience a crime environment markedly different from the national picture, with daily life rarely disrupted by criminal activity.