Crime in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton: statistics, rates and trends

165 crimes were recorded in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 68 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton has the 3,589th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton was highest in the year to July 2023 (244 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (152). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton 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. Rates were well above the national level for burglary.

The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+36%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-33%) and burglary (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 41.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton 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.

Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton has an estimated population of 4,561. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. 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 Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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