Suffolk Constabulary

Is Bungay and Wainford Safe?

Crime statistics for Bungay and Wainford. Based on official UK Police data, updated July 2026.

Last 36 months: August 2023 – July 2026 989 crimes
74 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

989 Crimes (last 36 months)
48.5% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓55% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 989 total crimes recorded in Bungay and Wainford

Violent Crime
406 41.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
161 16.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
135 13.7%
Public Order
74 7.5%
Other Theft
74 7.5%
Burglary
38 3.8%
Vehicle Crime
31 3.1%
Other Crime
29 2.9%
Shoplifting
12 1.2%
Drugs
12 1.2%
Possession of Weapons
8 0.8%
Theft from Person
6 0.6%
Bicycle Theft
3 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Bungay and Wainford — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bungay and Wainford safe?

Bungay and Wainford has a CrimeRadar safety score of 74/100, rated Safe. A total of 168 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 55% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Bungay and Wainford is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Bungay and Wainford in the last 12 months?

168 crimes were recorded in Bungay and Wainford in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 55% compared to the previous 12-month period (373 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 406 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Bungay and Wainford?

The most common crime in Bungay and Wainford is Violent Crime, with 406 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 241.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Bungay and Wainford increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Bungay and Wainford is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 55% — from 373 crimes in the previous 12 months to 168 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Bungay and Wainford?

Bungay and Wainford has a safety score of 74 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Bungay and Wainford compare to the Suffolk Constabulary average?

Bungay and Wainford has a safety score of 74/100, while the Suffolk Constabulary force area average is 28/100. Bungay and Wainford is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Bungay and Wainford?

48.5% of crimes recorded in Bungay and Wainford resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Suffolk Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Bungay and Wainford?

406 violent crimes were recorded in Bungay and Wainford in the last 12 months — representing 241.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 161 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Bungay and Wainford last updated?

The crime data for Bungay and Wainford was last updated in July 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Bungay and Wainford with other areas?

You can compare Bungay and Wainford with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: July 2026.