Total Crime Rate
36.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Austin Close area has the 18th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Elmswell & Woolpit , and the 120th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Austin Close (IP31 3EQ) in the last 12 months was 36.2 per 1,000 residents and was 20.7% lower than the Elmswell & Woolpit average (45.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 16.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Austin Close (IP31 3EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Orchard Way. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Elmswell & Woolpit| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dovedale Close | Under investigation |
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