IP4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4

IP4, Ipswich has recorded a total of 215 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this IP4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around IP4, encompassing approximately 38379 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (-3.16% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)

IP4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Northgate Street with total crimes: 11

IP4 Crime Map

Postcodes in IP4

The postcode district are associated with the IP4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The IP4 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 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.60-3.16%
Shoplifting192.40-24.00%
Public order180.505.88%
Other theft170.4721.43%
Anti-social behaviour150.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.39-11.76%
Drugs90.39350.00%
Other crime70.2375.00%
Vehicle crime60.18-25.00%
Possession of weapons60.160.00%
Theft from the person50.16150.00%
Burglary40.13100.00%
Robbery10.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences955.45-22.13%
Shoplifting252.4847.06%
Criminal damage and arson170.65-22.73%
Public order170.4421.43%
Anti-social behaviour150.44-21.05%
Other theft140.39-12.50%
Vehicle crime80.36-46.67%
Bicycle theft60.21100.00%
Other crime40.16-50.00%
Burglary20.10-50.00%
Robbery20.050.00%
Theft from the person20.05-33.33%
Drugs20.05-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.5145.24%
Criminal damage and arson223.18-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour190.5746.15%
Shoplifting170.506.25%
Other theft160.4445.45%
Vehicle crime150.4236.36%
Public order140.39-36.36%
Other crime80.3660.00%
Drugs40.21-50.00%
Burglary40.10-55.56%
Theft from the person30.1050.00%
Bicycle theft30.0850.00%
Possession of weapons30.08-25.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences845.71-9.68%
Criminal damage and arson272.1980.00%
Public order220.7015.79%
Shoplifting160.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour130.420.00%
Other theft110.34-21.43%
Vehicle crime110.2910.00%
Burglary90.29125.00%
Drugs80.23166.67%
Other crime50.21-16.67%
Robbery50.13400.00%
Possession of weapons40.13100.00%
Theft from the person20.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.05-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences935.21-7.92%
Public order192.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.50-6.25%
Other theft140.3955.56%
Anti-social behaviour130.36-13.33%
Shoplifting120.349.09%
Vehicle crime100.31-16.67%
Bicycle theft80.2633.33%
Other crime60.21-25.00%
Burglary40.16-20.00%
Drugs30.10-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.08-60.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.5534.67%
Public order192.63111.11%
Criminal damage and arson160.5060.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.4250.00%
Vehicle crime120.3950.00%
Shoplifting110.31-26.67%
Other theft90.29-43.75%
Other crime80.23166.67%
Bicycle theft60.2120.00%
Burglary50.16-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.13400.00%
Drugs40.13100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.03-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences754.27-21.88%
Other theft161.9577.78%
Shoplifting150.4236.36%
Criminal damage and arson100.39-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour100.26-9.09%
Public order90.26-43.75%
Vehicle crime80.23-11.11%
Burglary70.21-30.00%
Bicycle theft50.18400.00%
Theft from the person30.1350.00%
Other crime30.08-50.00%
Drugs20.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences965.161.05%
Criminal damage and arson222.50-12.00%
Public order160.57-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour110.42-8.33%
Shoplifting110.290.00%
Burglary100.29233.33%
Vehicle crime90.26-47.06%
Other theft90.23-43.75%
Other crime60.230.00%
Drugs20.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.05-60.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences955.637.95%
Criminal damage and arson252.484.17%
Public order190.6518.75%
Vehicle crime170.50-26.09%
Other theft160.4414.29%
Anti-social behaviour120.42-47.83%
Shoplifting110.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft80.29100.00%
Possession of weapons50.210.00%
Drugs40.13-42.86%
Burglary30.10-57.14%
Robbery10.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences886.15-2.22%
Criminal damage and arson242.29-7.69%
Vehicle crime230.63-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour230.60-37.84%
Shoplifting220.60-4.35%
Public order160.57-30.43%
Other theft140.427.69%
Drugs70.36133.33%
Burglary70.18-36.36%
Possession of weapons50.18150.00%
Bicycle theft40.1333.33%
Theft from the person20.100.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences906.93-8.16%
Anti-social behaviour372.350.00%
Vehicle crime260.9652.94%
Criminal damage and arson260.68-3.70%
Public order230.6843.75%
Shoplifting230.60228.57%
Other theft130.60-35.00%
Burglary110.340.00%
Other crime70.2975.00%
Bicycle theft30.18-57.14%
Drugs30.08-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.08100.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences986.64-14.04%
Anti-social behaviour372.55-2.63%
Criminal damage and arson270.9635.00%
Other theft200.70-25.93%
Vehicle crime170.52240.00%
Public order160.4445.45%
Burglary110.4283.33%
Bicycle theft70.2975.00%
Drugs70.1816.67%
Shoplifting70.180.00%
Other crime40.18-60.00%
Theft from the person20.10-60.00%
Robbery10.05-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.03-83.33%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1146.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour382.970.00%
Other theft270.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.700.00%
Public order110.520.00%
Other crime100.290.00%
Shoplifting70.260.00%
Drugs60.180.00%
Burglary60.160.00%
Possession of weapons60.160.00%
Theft from the person50.160.00%
Vehicle crime50.130.00%
Bicycle theft40.130.00%
Robbery30.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202415
May 202419
April 202413
March 202413
February 202415
January 202410
December 202311
November 202312
October 202323
September 202337
August 202337
July 202338

A total of 1243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 95.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202492
June 202495
May 2024122
April 202484
March 202493
February 2024101
January 202475
December 202396
November 202395
October 202388
September 202390
August 202398
July 2023114

A total of 196 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202414
May 202416
April 202411
March 202414
February 20249
January 202416
December 20239
November 202316
October 202314
September 202313
August 202320
July 202327

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 167 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 202415
April 202411
March 202410
February 202412
January 20248
December 20239
November 202317
October 202323
September 202326
August 202317
July 20235

A total of 219 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202417
May 202414
April 202422
March 202419
February 202419
January 20249
December 202316
November 202319
October 202316
September 202323
August 202316
July 202311

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
September 20237
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 266 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202417
May 202422
April 202427
March 202415
February 202416
January 202410
December 202322
November 202325
October 202324
September 202326
August 202327
July 202320

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202425
May 202417
April 202416
March 202412
February 202411
January 202415
December 202311
November 202311
October 202322
September 202323
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 202310
November 20233
October 20237
September 202311
August 202311
July 20236

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234
September 20233
August 20237
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting6
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Northgate Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Bolton Lane
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Grange Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Roundwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Russet Road
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Regent Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Margaret'S Green
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fuchsia Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 14. Bramley Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Samuel Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Wells Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Milner Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Woodhouse Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. St Margaret'S Plain
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chartwell Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Holland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Cowper Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Starfield Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Crofton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Lattice Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Westbury Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rushbury Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Troon Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Parkside Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Braeburn Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1