Crime in Bungay & Wainford: statistics, rates and trends

397 crimes were recorded in Bungay & Wainford in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 152 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bungay & Wainford has the 3,383rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bungay & Wainford was highest in the year to July 2019 (586 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (397). Over the whole period it fell 32%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bungay & Wainford over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+43%).

The largest falls were in other theft (-33%) and violence and sexual offences (-27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bungay & Wainford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bungay & Wainford recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 38.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bungay & Wainford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bungay & Wainford recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bungay & Wainford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bungay & Wainford recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bungay & Wainford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bungay & Wainford recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bungay & Wainford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bungay & Wainford recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bungay & Wainford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bungay & Wainford recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bungay & Wainford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bungay & Wainford recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bungay & Wainford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bungay & Wainford recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bungay & Wainford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bungay & Wainford recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bungay & Wainford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bungay & Wainford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bungay & Wainford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bungay & Wainford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bungay & Wainford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bungay & Wainford.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bungay & Wainford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bungay & Wainford over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Bungay & Wainford has an estimated population of 9,546. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bungay & Wainford sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bungay & Wainford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.