Crime in Bungay & Wainford: statistics, rates and trends
390 crimes were recorded in Bungay & Wainford in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bungay & Wainford at a glance
- Crime trends in Bungay & Wainford
- Types of crime in Bungay & Wainford
- Bungay & Wainford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bungay & Wainford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bungay & Wainford
- Demographics of Bungay & Wainford
- Questions about crime in Bungay & Wainford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (149), anti-social behaviour (74) and criminal damage and arson (60) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,407th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bungay & Wainford | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 390 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.9 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,546 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bungay & Wainford of any year here (390 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 390 | 40.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 459 | 48.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 503 | 52.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 526 | 55.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 523 | 54.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 508 | 53.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 548 | 57.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 573 | 60.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 578 | 60.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (64% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 58 to 74, while other theft fell from 45 to 22 and violence and sexual offences fell from 209 to 149.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 | 15.6 | 34.2 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 7.8 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.3 | 6.4 | -51% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Public order | 17 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bungay & Wainford; the highest is Kessingland, East Suffolk (68.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Carlton Colville (35.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bungay & Wainford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beccles & Worlingham | 741 | 50.2 | +23% |
| Halesworth & Blything | 461 | 49.9 | +22% |
| Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton | 167 | 36.6 | -10% |
| Carlton Colville | 300 | 35.7 | -13% |
| Carlton & Whitton | 484 | 55.7 | +36% |
| Kessingland | 346 | 68.0 | +66% |
| Kelsale & Yoxford | 145 | 41.7 | +2% |
| Southwold | 174 | 49.7 | +22% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Bungay & Wainford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Marys Street” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Marys Street | 23 |
| On or near Mutfordwood Lane | 15 |
| On or near Prince'S Road | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Earsham Street | 10 |
| On or near Hillside Road West | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Cross Street | 8 |
| On or near Duke'S Road | 8 |
| On or near Jubilee Road | 8 |
Of the 316 crimes in Bungay & Wainford with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 34.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 99 | 31.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 6.6% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Bungay & Wainford has an estimated population of 9,546 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), fewer students (3.5%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bungay & Wainford average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bungay & Wainford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bungay & Wainford a safe place to live?
Bungay & Wainford recorded 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,407th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bungay & Wainford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 149 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Bungay & Wainford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bungay & Wainford was down 15% on the year before: 390 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 459 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bungay & Wainford?
About 9,546 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bungay & Wainford?
Bungay & Wainford is policed by Suffolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.