CB9 8AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB9 8AJ

CB9 8AJ, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 population. This CB9 8AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CB9 postcode area, which has experienced 180 crimes and a crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CB9 8AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB9 8AJ, encompassing approximately 4567 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

CB9 8AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ixworth Road with total crimes: 5
  • Leiston Road with total crimes: 3
  • Castle Avenue with total crimes: 3

CB9 8AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.57-5.88%
Public order63.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.35-34.62%
Vehicle crime33.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-60.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.41-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson55.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Public order30.88-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.95200.00%
Public order57.88150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-50.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.6320.00%
Other theft41.310.00%
Public order20.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97-28.57%
Public order41.0933.33%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.98-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson73.9475.00%
Other theft31.53-25.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.20109.09%
Anti-social behaviour55.040.00%
Other theft41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88100.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.69-54.17%
Public order42.410.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-60.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.764.35%
Anti-social behaviour65.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3125.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.9821.05%
Public order45.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-40.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.88-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour54.16-50.00%
Public order41.09-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.350.00%
Public order92.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20244
November 20234
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202426
June 202436
May 202412
April 20249
March 202418
February 202423
January 202411
December 202324
November 202323
October 202319
September 202329

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243
November 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB9 8AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ixworth Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Leiston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Castle Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Parr Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Aldeburgh Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Buckingham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Gloucester Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Primrose Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leather Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Burton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Horseshoe Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Harrow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Priory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Overchurch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1