Woodbridge Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,559, Woodbridge recorded 36 crimes in January 2024, translating to a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 48.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relative safety. The crime profile shows a clear dominance of property-related offences, with 21 property crimes accounting for 58% of total incidents. Violence and sexual offences (10 cases) and criminal damage and arson (9 cases) were the most frequent categories, though both fell well below national averages. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail activity—likely contributes to the lower levels of shoplifting and vehicle crime typically associated with busier months. However, the sharp increase in bicycle theft (2 cases) suggests local factors, such as changes in cycling patterns during colder weather, may have played a role. The overall balance between property and violent crime reflects Woodbridge’s character as a built-up area within East Suffolk, where community-focused policing and lower population density may reduce opportunities for certain offences. While the crime rate remains low, the month-on-month fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing monitoring of trends that could signal emerging patterns.

January saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and criminal damage and arson more than doubling (from 3 to 9). These increases, while significant, contrast with declines in other categories: other theft fell by 50% (from 6 to 3), and burglary halved (from 2 to 1). The area’s violent crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000—58% below the UK average—suggests lower levels of violence and sexual offences than typical. Conversely, bicycle theft rose sharply, with a 233% increase over the UK average rate. This anomaly may reflect local factors, such as seasonal changes affecting cycling patterns or temporary vulnerabilities in bike storage. For residents, the shoplifting spike highlights the need for retail vigilance during periods of reduced footfall. The stark differences between Woodbridge’s rates and national averages illustrate the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by its character as a built-up area within East Suffolk.

In January 2024, Woodbridge recorded a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 5.9% increase from December’s 3.6 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents. When scaled to the area’s population of 9,559, the monthly exposure means one reported crime occurred for every 266 residents. This rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, which stood at 7.4 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Woodbridge’s crime profile is markedly safer than the national average, with fewer incidents per capita. However, the slight month-on-month rise suggests local factors—such as seasonal transitions or temporary disruptions—may have influenced activity. The daily crime count, while low, underscores that even in a relatively safe area, incidents are not entirely absent. This context helps residents understand the relative rarity of crime in their community, though the small increase warrants attention to local patterns.