Woodbridge Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Woodbridge's crime rate in October 2025 remained lower than the UK average, with 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents—48.1% below the national benchmark of 7.7. This continued safety, despite the month-on-month rise, reflects a broader trend in the built-up area of East Suffolk, where property crimes have historically been less prevalent than in more densely populated urban centres. Violent crimes dominated the landscape, accounting for 65.8% of all reported incidents, a proportion that is 2% below the UK average for this category. The seasonal context of October, with clocks going back and darker evenings, may have contributed to the higher proportion of violent offences, as reduced daylight hours can influence human activity patterns and increase vulnerability in public spaces. However, the sharp decline in shoplifting—down 80% from September—suggests that targeted retail crime has been effectively curtailed, possibly due to increased policing during the Halloween period or heightened awareness among local businesses. This contrast between violent and property crime trends highlights the combination of local factors, such as the area's character as a built-up district within a largely rural region. While violent crime remains a focus for local authorities, the overall rate of crime in Woodbridge continues to demonstrate resilience compared to the UK average, offering residents a relatively safer environment than many other parts of the country.

October 2025 saw a sharp 80% reduction in shoplifting, dropping from 5 to 1 incident. This decline, while significant, contrasts with increases in other theft (+100%), vehicle crime (+100%), and public order offences (+100%), all of which moved from zero to one reported incident. Violent crimes remained the dominant category, contributing 65.8% of all offences—2% below the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in Woodbridge was 76% below the UK rate, and public order offences were 81% below the national benchmark. These figures suggest a mixed picture: while violent crime remains a local concern, property-related offences are far less prevalent than in the UK as a whole. Residents may find the shoplifting decline particularly reassuring, as it indicates a potential reduction in retail-targeted crime during the Halloween season.

Woodbridge's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 22.8% compared to September's 3.2 per 1,000, reaching 4.0 per 1,000. This increase, while notable, remains 48.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 reported crime every 31 days, translating to a local monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 252 residents. When scaled to Woodbridge's population of 9,559, this suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than the national average. The shift in crime mix from September—where property crimes were more prevalent—now shows a stronger emphasis on violent offences, which accounted for 65.8% of all reported crimes. This change may reflect seasonal patterns, such as darker evenings and Halloween, which could influence human activity and crime dynamics in the built-up area. However, the overall rate remains a marked improvement over the UK benchmark, underscoring the area's relatively safer profile despite the month-on-month rise.