IP28 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP28

IP28, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.71 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this IP28 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around IP28, encompassing approximately 29907 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

IP28 Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Field Maple Close with total crimes: 5
  • Scott Avenue with total crimes: 4

IP28 Crime Map

Postcodes in IP28

The postcode district are associated with the IP28, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The IP28 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences694.714.55%
Public order162.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.53-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour80.33-50.00%
Other theft80.27-46.67%
Other crime60.27100.00%
Shoplifting60.20500.00%
Burglary50.200.00%
Possession of weapons50.1725.00%
Vehicle crime50.17150.00%
Drugs20.17-50.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences665.15-28.26%
Criminal damage and arson222.2110.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.7423.08%
Public order160.5323.08%
Other theft150.5325.00%
Burglary50.50-64.29%
Possession of weapons40.17100.00%
Drugs40.13100.00%
Other crime30.1350.00%
Vehicle crime20.10-33.33%
Shoplifting10.07-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson203.0881.82%
Burglary140.67366.67%
Public order130.4718.18%
Anti-social behaviour130.4362.50%
Other theft120.4320.00%
Vehicle crime30.4050.00%
Shoplifting30.10200.00%
Other crime20.10100.00%
Possession of weapons20.07-33.33%
Drugs20.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences694.019.52%
Criminal damage and arson112.31-26.67%
Public order110.370.00%
Other theft100.37-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour80.33-38.46%
Possession of weapons30.2750.00%
Burglary30.10-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.10-77.78%
Robbery10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.03-75.00%
Other crime10.03-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences634.8131.25%
Criminal damage and arson152.11-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour130.5085.71%
Other theft110.43-21.43%
Public order110.37-42.11%
Burglary100.3725.00%
Vehicle crime90.330.00%
Shoplifting40.30100.00%
Other crime30.1350.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences484.31-34.25%
Public order191.6046.15%
Criminal damage and arson160.640.00%
Other theft140.537.69%
Vehicle crime90.4780.00%
Burglary80.30-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour70.2716.67%
Drugs30.230.00%
Shoplifting20.10-33.33%
Other crime20.07-71.43%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences735.02-18.89%
Criminal damage and arson162.4460.00%
Other theft130.538.33%
Public order130.43-27.78%
Burglary90.43200.00%
Other crime70.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.23-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.2025.00%
Drugs30.1750.00%
Shoplifting30.10-25.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences905.1830.43%
Public order183.01-25.00%
Other theft120.609.09%
Criminal damage and arson100.40-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour100.3325.00%
Vehicle crime40.33-33.33%
Shoplifting40.1333.33%
Burglary30.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Drugs20.07-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences695.0211.29%
Public order242.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.8014.29%
Other theft110.53-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour80.3714.29%
Vehicle crime60.27100.00%
Burglary60.20-33.33%
Other crime40.20100.00%
Shoplifting30.130.00%
Drugs30.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.5826.53%
Public order162.076.67%
Other theft150.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.500.00%
Burglary90.47800.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.30-56.25%
Vehicle crime30.23-25.00%
Shoplifting30.10200.00%
Drugs30.10-25.00%
Other crime20.10-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.07100.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences494.05-28.99%
Anti-social behaviour161.64-50.00%
Public order150.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.500.00%
Other theft100.470.00%
Other crime50.3366.67%
Vehicle crime40.17-73.33%
Drugs40.130.00%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Burglary10.03-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences695.582.99%
Anti-social behaviour322.31-20.00%
Vehicle crime151.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.50-12.50%
Other theft100.4711.11%
Public order100.33-47.37%
Burglary40.33-20.00%
Drugs40.13-60.00%
Other crime30.13-57.14%
Shoplifting30.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-66.67%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences676.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour402.240.00%
Public order191.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.640.00%
Drugs100.530.00%
Other theft90.330.00%
Other crime70.300.00%
Shoplifting60.230.00%
Vehicle crime60.200.00%
Burglary50.200.00%
Bicycle theft40.170.00%
Possession of weapons30.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 886 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202469
June 202466
May 202492
April 202469
March 202463
February 202448
January 202473
December 202390
November 202369
October 202362
September 202349
August 202369
July 202367

A total of 201 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202416
May 202413
April 202411
March 202411
February 202419
January 202413
December 202318
November 202324
October 202316
September 202315
August 202310
July 202319

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 202414
April 20243
March 202410
February 20248
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239
September 20231
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202416
May 202413
April 20248
March 202413
February 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237
September 202316
August 202332
July 202340

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202415
May 202412
April 202410
March 202411
February 202414
January 202413
December 202312
November 202311
October 202315
September 202310
August 202310
July 20239

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20249
February 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234
August 202315
July 20236

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 194 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202422
May 202420
April 202411
March 202415
February 202416
January 202416
December 202310
November 202316
October 202314
September 202314
August 202314
July 202316

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP28 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Field Maple Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Scott Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. High Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lavender Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Conifer Close
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clare Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 11. Old Mill Lane
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Fern Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Hall Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Maltings Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Peterhouse Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bunbury Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shrublands
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Threshers Yard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Boeing Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Field Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Clement'S Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Wellington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. White Hart Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Recreation Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 26. Church Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Larchwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Larkspur Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Turnpike Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Heath Farm Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2