IP2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2

IP2, Ipswich has recorded a total of 247 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this IP2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around IP2, encompassing approximately 32417 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (112) incidents (-2.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP2 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Maidenhall Approach with total crimes: 9
  • Barnard Square with total crimes: 8

IP2 Crime Map

Postcodes in IP2

The postcode district are associated with the IP2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The IP2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.62-2.61%
Anti-social behaviour243.45-17.24%
Public order210.740.00%
Vehicle crime200.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.62-20.83%
Other theft130.598.33%
Shoplifting110.40-26.67%
Burglary80.34166.67%
Other crime80.2560.00%
Drugs50.25-16.67%
Robbery20.150.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1157.90-21.23%
Anti-social behaviour293.55-29.27%
Criminal damage and arson240.89-14.29%
Public order210.74-19.23%
Vehicle crime200.6533.33%
Shoplifting150.627.14%
Other theft120.460.00%
Drugs60.37-50.00%
Other crime50.190.00%
Burglary30.15-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.09200.00%
Theft from the person20.09100.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1469.4726.96%
Anti-social behaviour414.5036.67%
Criminal damage and arson281.2616.67%
Public order260.86116.67%
Vehicle crime150.80400.00%
Shoplifting140.46-41.67%
Drugs120.4371.43%
Other theft120.37-29.41%
Other crime50.37-28.57%
Burglary50.1525.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-88.89%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1157.969.52%
Anti-social behaviour303.557.14%
Criminal damage and arson240.934.35%
Shoplifting240.749.09%
Other theft170.740.00%
Public order120.52-47.83%
Possession of weapons90.3750.00%
Other crime70.2816.67%
Drugs70.220.00%
Burglary40.22-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.1233.33%
Vehicle crime30.12-70.00%
Theft from the person10.09-66.67%
Robbery10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1057.998.25%
Anti-social behaviour283.24-3.45%
Public order230.8621.05%
Criminal damage and arson230.714.55%
Shoplifting220.7115.79%
Other theft170.6813.33%
Vehicle crime100.5266.67%
Drugs70.3140.00%
Other crime60.22-40.00%
Possession of weapons60.1950.00%
Burglary50.19-16.67%
Theft from the person30.1550.00%
Bicycle theft30.090.00%
Robbery10.09-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences977.37-16.38%
Anti-social behaviour292.9970.59%
Criminal damage and arson220.894.76%
Public order190.68-13.64%
Shoplifting190.5926.67%
Other theft150.5915.38%
Other crime100.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.3120.00%
Burglary60.19500.00%
Drugs50.19-54.55%
Possession of weapons40.15-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.120.00%
Theft from the person20.090.00%
Robbery20.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1167.50-10.77%
Public order223.5846.67%
Criminal damage and arson210.68-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour170.65-46.88%
Other crime150.5266.67%
Shoplifting150.4666.67%
Other theft130.46-18.75%
Drugs110.40120.00%
Possession of weapons50.34150.00%
Vehicle crime50.15150.00%
Theft from the person20.150.00%
Burglary10.06-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1307.99-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson324.0168.42%
Anti-social behaviour320.9945.45%
Other theft160.9914.29%
Public order150.490.00%
Other crime90.46125.00%
Shoplifting90.28-64.00%
Burglary50.28150.00%
Drugs50.15-37.50%
Vehicle crime20.15-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.06-66.67%
Robbery10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1408.1710.24%
Shoplifting254.32-21.88%
Anti-social behaviour220.7737.50%
Criminal damage and arson190.68-44.12%
Public order150.59-16.67%
Other theft140.46-6.67%
Drugs80.4314.29%
Possession of weapons60.2520.00%
Vehicle crime50.19-72.22%
Other crime40.15-50.00%
Theft from the person40.120.00%
Burglary20.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.06-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1278.852.42%
Criminal damage and arson343.9241.67%
Shoplifting321.0560.00%
Vehicle crime180.99-10.00%
Public order180.56-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.56-40.74%
Other theft150.497.14%
Other crime80.46-11.11%
Drugs70.2575.00%
Possession of weapons50.2266.67%
Burglary30.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.09-25.00%
Robbery10.09-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1248.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.83-32.50%
Public order250.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson240.77-11.11%
Shoplifting200.745.26%
Vehicle crime200.62400.00%
Other theft140.6216.67%
Other crime90.4350.00%
Bicycle theft40.28300.00%
Drugs40.12-60.00%
Robbery40.12300.00%
Theft from the person30.12-50.00%
Burglary30.09-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.09-40.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1559.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour404.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson271.230.00%
Public order200.830.00%
Shoplifting190.620.00%
Other theft120.590.00%
Drugs100.370.00%
Burglary70.310.00%
Other crime60.220.00%
Theft from the person60.190.00%
Possession of weapons50.190.00%
Vehicle crime40.150.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202429
July 202441
June 202430
May 202428
April 202429
March 202417
February 202432
January 202422
December 202316
November 202327
October 202340

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 1482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 2024115
July 2024146
June 2024115
May 2024105
April 202497
March 2024116
February 2024130
January 2024140
December 2023127
November 2023124
October 2023155

A total of 237 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 202426
June 202412
May 202423
April 202419
March 202422
February 202415
January 202415
December 202318
November 202325
October 202320

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202412
June 202417
May 202417
April 202415
March 202413
February 202416
January 202414
December 202315
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 225 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202414
June 202424
May 202422
April 202419
March 202415
February 20249
January 202425
December 202332
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 297 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202424
July 202428
June 202424
May 202423
April 202422
March 202421
February 202432
January 202419
December 202334
November 202324
October 202327

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202415
June 20243
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 202318
November 202320
October 20234

A total of 92 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 202410
March 202415
February 20249
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202412
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 202411
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 50 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20249
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Maidenhall Approach
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Barnard Square
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Gippeswyk Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bradley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bulstrode Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Daffodil Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Tyler Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Downside Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Greenspire Grove
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Stoke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Dickens Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Poppy Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Crocus Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Paul'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Holman Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Russell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Belstead Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Jasmine Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Catherine'S Court
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lindisfarne Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Chesham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Gresley Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bostock Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Whitland Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Furness Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 29. Pin Mill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. Pendleton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1