Woodbridge Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2024, Woodbridge maintained a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 47.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, which includes 41 total crimes across the built-up area, reflects a pattern where property crimes outnumbered violent crimes by a margin of five incidents. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences, though the most frequent category with 11 incidents, remained 55% below the UK average. This contrast with shoplifting and public order offences, which exceeded national rates by 27% and 43% respectively, suggests a unique local context. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month in East Suffolk, likely contributes to the surge in public order offences, which rose by 800% compared to the previous month. This spike may be linked to increased foot traffic from tourists and the temporary absence of residents during the summer, a common pattern in coastal and tourist areas. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of violent crime, despite the area's proximity to major transport routes, could be attributed to the community's small size and the presence of local policing initiatives, though specific programmes are not detailed in the data. The balance between property and violent crime in Woodbridge indicates a focus on preventing theft and disorder, which may be influenced by the area's character as a commuter hub with a mix of residential and commercial spaces.

August 2024 marked a stark shift in Woodbridge's crime profile, with public order offences surging by 800% from one incident to nine, the most significant monthly increase recorded. This spike, coupled with a 300% rise in anti-social behaviour and a 100% increase in vehicle crime, suggests a notable change in local dynamics. The balance between property and violent crimes remained tilted towards property offences, with 16 property crimes compared to 11 violent crimes, a contrast to the UK average where violent crime typically dominates. Violent and sexual offences, however, showed a 52.2% decrease from the previous month, aligning with the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 but still significantly below it. Shoplifting and public order offences in Woodbridge exceeded UK averages by 27% and 43% respectively, indicating areas where local conditions may contribute to higher rates. These findings highlight a combination of seasonal tourism and local enforcement strategies.

Woodbridge's crime rate in August 2024 remained stable at 4.3 per 1,000 residents compared to the previous month, reflecting consistent patterns in local policing and community dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day during the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of August, one crime occurred for every 233 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This figure, when considered alongside the population of 9,559, illustrates that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis. The stability in the crime rate suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors have maintained a consistent level of security, though specific interventions are not mentioned in the data. The comparison to the UK average, which is 8.2 per 1,000, highlights Woodbridge's position as a significantly safer area, particularly in categories such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, where it performs better than the national benchmark.