Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures vs Woodbridge and Wickham Market

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Woodbridge and Wickham Market Suffolk Constabulary

      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures vs Woodbridge and Wickham Market Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      Suffolk Constabulary
      343 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Woodbridge and Wickham Market
      Suffolk Constabulary
      779 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      24.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      B Woodbridge and Wickham Market
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      343
      779
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      350
      824
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      24.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      B Woodbridge and Wickham Market
      Violent Crime
      177 ↑21%
      331 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓63%
      79 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓32%
      52 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑186%
      27 ↓7%
      Burglary
      23 ↓15%
      63 ↑47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↓15%
      94 ↓15%
      Drugs
      7 ↓30%
      15 ↓12%
      Public Order
      28 ↑4%
      49 ↓14%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      29 ↓52%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4 ↓43%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓13%
      23 ↑10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures safer than Woodbridge and Wickham Market?

      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 343 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodbridge and Wickham Market has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 779 crimes. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures vs Woodbridge and Wickham Market?

      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodbridge and Wickham Market shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures and Woodbridge and Wickham Market?

      In Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 incidents). In Woodbridge and Wickham Market, it is Violent Crime (331 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures and Woodbridge and Wickham Market?

      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodbridge and Wickham Market recorded 79. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures vs Woodbridge and Wickham Market?

      Violent crime in Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures totalled 177 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 331 in Woodbridge and Wickham Market. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures and Woodbridge and Wickham Market in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures recorded 350 crimes (now 343, a change of -2%). Woodbridge and Wickham Market recorded 824 crimes previously (now 779, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures and Woodbridge and Wickham Market?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Woodbridge and Wickham Market has 24.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures and Woodbridge and Wickham Market?

      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Woodbridge and Wickham Market is covered by Suffolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures and Woodbridge and Wickham Market?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures or Woodbridge and Wickham Market on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures and Woodbridge and Wickham Market. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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