Total Crime Rate
24.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
12.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026William Armstrong Close area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Elmswell & Woolpit , and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 309 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 William Armstrong Close (IP30 9UB) in the last 12 months was 24.2 per 1,000 residents and was 50.3% lower than the Elmswell & Woolpit average (48.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around William Armstrong Close (IP30 9UB), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Orchard Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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