Woodbridge Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Woodbridge's crime profile in May 2025 reveals a distinct mix of crime types that aligns with its status as a built-up area within East Suffolk. The overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 23.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a position that suggests broader systemic factors may contribute to its relatively lower levels. The distribution of crimes highlights a balance between property and violent crime, with violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) accounting for 30.5% of the total, followed by vehicle crime (10 incidents) at 17.0%. This pattern is consistent with areas where commercial activity and transportation networks intersect, though the sharp rise in vehicle-related incidents remains an outlier. Seasonal factors such as longer evenings and bank holidays in May likely influenced the increase in outdoor drinking and socialising, which may have contributed to the higher rates of violence and public order offences. However, the area's lower rates of anti-social behaviour (65% below the UK average) and shoplifting (25% below the UK average) suggest effective local measures or community dynamics that mitigate certain types of crime. The relatively low burglary rate (29% below the UK average) further supports the idea that Woodbridge's built-up character, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, may foster a different crime environment compared to more isolated or densely populated areas. This interplay of local conditions and national trends underscores the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting crime statistics.

Vehicle crime saw a dramatic 400% increase in May 2025, rising from 2 to 10 incidents. This spike, though unexplained by the data, contrasts sharply with the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, placing Woodbridge 175% above the national rate for this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft also surged by 400% and 200% respectively, suggesting potential seasonal influences such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.9 per 1,000, remained 33% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area's lower overall crime rate. The balance of crime types—property crimes (29) outnumbering violent crimes (18)—reflects a pattern typical of built-up areas with commercial activity, though the sharp rise in vehicle-related incidents introduces a new dynamic. Residents may find the 175% disparity in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a localised vulnerability not mirrored nationally.

Woodbridge's crime rate in May 2025 rose 68.6% compared to 3.7 per 1,000 in the previous month, reflecting a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that highlights the frequency of incidents within a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 162 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the scale of crime relative to population size. This increase, though significant, remains 23.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, suggesting that local factors may influence the rate differently than national trends. The population of 9,559 residents provides context for interpreting these figures, as the per capita rate helps residents gauge their personal risk in relation to national benchmarks. While the rise from April to May is marked, the area's overall position relative to the UK average indicates that broader systemic factors may still play a role in shaping the local crime profile.