Total Crime Rate
24.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thedwastre Road area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Elmswell & Woolpit , and the 135th 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 Thedwastre Road (IP31 3QY) in the last 12 months was 24.5 per 1,000 residents and was 46.4% lower than the Elmswell & Woolpit average (45.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thedwastre Road (IP31 3QY), the main crime hotspot is near Sandpit Lane. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 3 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Sandpit Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Acorns | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Pokeriage Gardens | Under investigation |
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