Total Crime Rate
14.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Clearwing Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Copdock & Washbrook , and the 59th lowest 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 Clearwing Close (IP8 3UJ) in the last 12 months was 14.7 per 1,000 residents and was 36.4% lower than the Copdock & Washbrook average (23.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clearwing Close (IP8 3UJ), the main crime hotspot is near Brookview. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 12 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Brimstone Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Mayfly Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gatekeeper Close | Under investigation |
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