Total Crime Rate
42.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodlands Rise area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Brandon Central , and the 268th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West 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 Woodlands Rise (IP27 0NU) in the last 12 months was 42.5 per 1,000 residents and was 59.3% lower than the Brandon Central average (104.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -11.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 38.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodlands Rise (IP27 0NU), the main crime hotspot is near Petunia Way. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brandon Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Mile End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petunia Way | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petunia Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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