Woodbridge Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Woodbridge’s crime profile revealed a striking contrast between violent and property crime, with the former dominating the local landscape. The overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents placed the area 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1, highlighting a relative safety compared to national trends. Violent crimes accounted for 45.5% of all reported incidents, with 20 cases of violence and sexual offences recorded. This stark imbalance suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, potentially influenced by seasonal factors. August, as a peak holiday month, may have increased opportunities for targeted offences, such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, which were both reported at higher levels than in previous months. The area’s lower property crime rate—13 incidents compared to 20 violent crimes—could reflect the absence of large retail hubs or commercial centres that typically drive theft and burglary. However, the seasonal context of increased tourism and temporary housing may have contributed to a rise in anti-social behaviour, particularly in areas with high foot traffic. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, Woodbridge’s rate of 2.1 per 1,000 was 27% below, indicating a strong local effort in addressing violent crime. This data suggests a combination of community initiatives, seasonal dynamics, and the area’s geographic character, which appears to be a relatively low-density built-up area with limited commercial activity compared to major urban centres.

August 2025 saw notable shifts in Woodbridge’s crime mix, with violent crimes outnumbering property crimes by more than 50%. This imbalance was reflected in the breakdown, where violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.5% of all reported incidents, compared to 29.1% for property crimes. The month-on-month analysis revealed sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+150%), anti-social behaviour (+100%), and drug-related offences (+100%), suggesting a possible uptick in community tensions or transient populations during the summer holidays. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 60%, and vehicle crime fell by 50%, potentially linked to fewer vehicles on local roads during the August bank holiday period. While Woodbridge’s rate for violence and sexual offences was 27% below the UK average, the area’s anti-social behaviour rate was 59% lower than the national figure of 1.5 per 1,000, indicating strong local policing or community engagement in managing disruptive incidents. The significant drop in vehicle crime—despite August typically seeing increased traffic—may reflect improved street lighting or temporary security measures in key areas. Residents should note that while overall crime remains low, the rise in criminal damage and anti-social behaviour could signal emerging challenges that require targeted local responses.

Woodbridge’s crime rate in August 2025 (4.6 per 1,000) represented a 2.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.5, though this remains well below the UK average. The daily crime count—roughly 1 incident per day—suggests a stable local environment, with no sudden spikes in activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 217 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents in relation to the area’s population of 9,559. This monthly exposure rate, while low, highlights the importance of ongoing vigilance, particularly given the 150% rise in criminal damage and arson. The comparison to the UK average also reveals Woodbridge’s strengths: its anti-social behaviour rate was 59% below the national figure, and shoplifting incidents were 68% lower than the UK average. However, the area’s rate for possession of weapons was 11% above the UK average, a small but notable discrepancy that warrants local attention. These figures, when considered alongside the seasonal context of August—characterised by tourism and temporary housing—illustrate a balance between manageable crime levels and specific vulnerabilities that may require tailored community strategies.