Total Crime Rate
23.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodlands area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ganges , and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
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 Woodlands (IP9 1DU) in the last 12 months was 23.8 per 1,000 residents and was 16.0% lower than the Ganges average (28.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 9.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodlands (IP9 1DU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near St Andrew'S Drive, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Church Lane (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ganges| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Collimer Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Andrew'S Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | St Andrew'S Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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