Woodbridge Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 marked a continuation of Woodbridge’s consistently low crime profile, with a total crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents—51.3% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. The area’s crime picture remained shaped by its character as a small built-up area within East Suffolk, where community cohesion and lower population density likely contribute to sustained safety. Violent crimes, accounting for 36.1% of all incidents (13 cases), remained the most common category, though still 49% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Public order and anti-social behaviour followed closely, each contributing 13.9% of total crimes, both significantly below national benchmarks. Seasonal factors may have played a role in this pattern: as March transitioned to spring, the lengthening evenings and clock changes could have influenced outdoor activity levels, though no sharp spikes in property crime were recorded. The absence of major retail hubs or nightlife venues in Woodbridge likely explains the relatively low rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime, which stood at 71% and 74% below UK averages respectively. This data reinforces Woodbridge’s position as a low-crime area where local context—such as its proximity to rural landscapes and limited commercial density—continues to shape crime trends.

March 2025 saw significant shifts in specific crime categories, with three types increasing by 100% compared to February: vehicle crime, drugs-related offences, and robbery. This jump in vehicle crime—from zero to one incident—may reflect seasonal changes, as warmer weather and longer evenings could encourage more car-related activity. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 80% (from five to one case), linked to reduced winter-related incidents or improved community monitoring. Public order offences also dropped by 37.5%, though this decrease may not be fully explained by seasonal factors alone. Violent crimes remained low: despite a 100% increase in robbery (a violent category), Woodbridge’s overall violent crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) remained 49% below the UK average. This contrast with the UK’s higher rates of violence and sexual offences highlights the area’s unique safety profile. Residents may find particular interest in the 71% shortfall in shoplifting compared to the UK average, suggesting that Woodbridge’s retail environment—likely smaller and less high-traffic—deters such crimes. These fluctuations underscore the importance of tracking specific categories rather than relying solely on overall rates.

Woodbridge’s crime rate in March 2025 (3.8 per 1,000) was a 3.0% increase from February’s 3.7 per 1,000, though it remains far below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day month, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 266 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to larger urban areas. With a population of 9,559, Woodbridge’s crime statistics illustrate how a small, built-up area can maintain safety through factors like limited commercial density and strong local community ties. While the 3% increase from February may raise questions, such fluctuations are common in smaller areas with naturally variable crime patterns. The UK-wide average of 7.8 per 1,000 provides further context, showing that Woodbridge’s residents face a crime risk that is less than half of the national average. This comparison reinforces the area’s status as a relatively safe place to live, even as month-on-month variations are monitored.