Total Crime Rate
19.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wash Lane Corner area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Battisford & Ringshall , and the 98th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wash Lane Corner (IP14 3BJ) in the last 12 months was 19.4 per 1,000 residents and was 11.4% lower than the Battisford & Ringshall average (22.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -70.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -70.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wash Lane Corner (IP14 3BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Wash Lane, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Battisford & Ringshall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Wash Lane | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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