Suffolk Constabulary

Is Bungay and Wainford Safe?

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

Last 36 months: June 2023 – May 2026 1,075 crimes
76 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

1,075 Crimes (last 36 months)
48.2% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓36.7% 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 — 1,075 total crimes recorded in Bungay and Wainford

Violent Crime
438 40.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
177 16.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
153 14.2%
Public Order
79 7.3%
Other Theft
76 7.1%
Burglary
39 3.6%
Vehicle Crime
37 3.4%
Other Crime
30 2.8%
Shoplifting
14 1.3%
Drugs
12 1.1%
Possession of Weapons
8 0.7%
Theft from Person
6 0.6%
Bicycle Theft
4 0.4%
Robbery
2 0.2%

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 76/100, rated Safe. A total of 243 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 36.7% 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?

243 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 36.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (384 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 438 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Bungay and Wainford?

The most common crime in Bungay and Wainford is Violent Crime, with 438 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 180.2% 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 36.7% — from 384 crimes in the previous 12 months to 243 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 76 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 76/100, while the Suffolk Constabulary force area average is 22/100. 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?

48.2% 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?

438 violent crimes were recorded in Bungay and Wainford in the last 12 months — representing 180.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 177 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 May 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: May 2026.