Woodbridge Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Woodbridge, just 2.9 crimes were reported in December 2025—a rate that is 58.6% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety, though the crime profile reveals specific patterns shaped by seasonal and local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 42.9% of all incidents, followed by other theft (14.3%) and criminal damage (14.3%). These figures align with the December context: Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and the presence of empty homes during the holiday season may create conditions that influence both crime opportunities and reporting rates. The decline in violent crime—down 29.4% from the previous month—could be attributed to the reduced visibility of public spaces during winter. Meanwhile, the rise in other theft and criminal damage, both doubling from November’s figures, may reflect the increased value of goods in homes during the festive period or the targeting of unoccupied properties. The area’s overall low crime rate, paired with its UK comparison, suggests that Woodbridge’s built-up character—a combination of its historical significance and limited urban density—creates an environment where crime is less prevalent. However, the seasonal volatility in specific categories highlights the need for continued attention to local factors that may temporarily elevate risk, even in a generally safe area.

December saw a 100% increase in other theft and criminal damage, both rising from zero to four incidents. This spike, though modest in absolute terms, contrasts with a 40% drop in public order offences and a 33% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which may reflect seasonal shifts in community activity or policing focus. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, fell by 29.4% from 17 to 12 cases, a decline that aligns with the typical reduction in violent crime during holiday periods. Woodbridge’s rate for violence and sexual offences was 49% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, reinforcing the area’s status as a safer environment compared to national trends. For residents, the daily crime count of one per day offers a tangible benchmark for assessing personal risk in the context of local rhythms.

In December 2025, Woodbridge’s crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 12.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 3.4, reflecting a sustained period of relative stability. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 341 residents, translating to a monthly exposure figure that underscores the low likelihood of personal involvement in crime. Daily, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a figure that aligns with the broader seasonal context of December—when empty homes and reduced foot traffic may naturally dampen opportunities for certain offences. When scaled to the population of 9,559, the crime rate remains 58.6% below the UK average, a gap that highlights Woodbridge’s distinct position as a low-crime built-up area. This comparison is particularly notable for categories like violence and sexual offences, which were 49% below the UK average, suggesting local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may contribute to this divergence.