Total Crime Rate
40.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oakfield Road area has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Copdock & Washbrook , and the 117th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
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 Oakfield Road (IP8 3JS) in the last 12 months was 40.2 per 1,000 residents and was 73.7% higher than the Copdock & Washbrook average (23.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oakfield Road (IP8 3JS), the main crime hotspot is near Oakfield Road, with 4 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
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