ARMSTRONG CLOSE, CB8 8HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB8 8HD

ARMSTRONG CLOSE, CB8 8HD, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.47 per 1,000 population. This CB8 8HD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CB8 postcode area, which has experienced 226 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CB8 8HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB8 8HD, encompassing approximately 2927 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB8 8HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palace Street with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Jack Jarvis Close with total crimes: 2

ARMSTRONG CLOSE, CB8 8HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.47-22.22%
Shoplifting32.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.68-66.67%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.8812.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.0750.00%
Possession of weapons31.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Burglary10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1733.33%
Public order32.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.76-33.33%
Public order22.050.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.49-47.06%
Burglary23.07100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.2521.43%
Shoplifting35.81-50.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Burglary10.68-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.27100.00%
Shoplifting64.7820.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.05150.00%
Burglary41.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.47-58.82%
Shoplifting52.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.596.25%
Shoplifting45.81-20.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.6145.45%
Public order55.4766.67%
Shoplifting51.71150.00%
Drugs31.710.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.86-45.00%
Public order33.760.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.910.00%
Burglary36.830.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 202417
March 202414
February 20247
January 202417
December 202316
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB8 8HD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Palace Street
    Total5
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Jack Jarvis Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sovereign Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Granby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rous Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Armstrong Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sackville Street
    Total1
    Other crime1