Total Crime Rate
64.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wilson Road area has the 7th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Copdock & Washbrook , and the 55th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wilson Road (IP8 3SD) in the last 12 months was 64.3 per 1,000 residents and was 178.1% higher than the Copdock & Washbrook average (23.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 6 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wilson Road (IP8 3SD), the main crime hotspot is near Oldfield Road. Police recorded 50 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Copdock & Washbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buttercup Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Oldfield Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Greenspire Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Greenspire Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Oldfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Cherry Blossom Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Oldfield Road | — |
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