Crime in Woodbridge: statistics, rates and trends

412 crimes were recorded in Woodbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 191 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Woodbridge has the 1,259th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Woodbridge was highest in the year to July 2021 (729 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (412). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 Woodbridge 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 falls were in vehicle crime (-58%) and shoplifting (-55%).

Violence and sexual offences in Woodbridge

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Woodbridge recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 46.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Woodbridge

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Woodbridge recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Woodbridge

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Woodbridge recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Woodbridge

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Woodbridge recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Woodbridge

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Woodbridge recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Woodbridge

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Woodbridge recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Woodbridge

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Woodbridge recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Woodbridge

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Woodbridge recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Woodbridge

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Woodbridge recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Woodbridge

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Woodbridge recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Woodbridge

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Woodbridge 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 400% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Woodbridge

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Woodbridge recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Woodbridge

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Woodbridge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Woodbridge

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Woodbridge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Woodbridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Woodbridge.

1 areas within Woodbridge, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Woodbridge had the highest rate (48.1 per 1,000) and Woodbridge the lowest (48.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Woodbridge over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Woodbridge 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.

Woodbridge has an estimated population of 9,565. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Woodbridge sits in decile 7.3, less 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 Woodbridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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