THE SQUARE, CB9 8NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB9 8NH

THE SQUARE, CB9 8NH, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.35 per 1,000 population. This CB9 8NH 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 8NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB9 8NH, encompassing approximately 3675 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CB9 8NH 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
  • Aldeburgh Close with total crimes: 2

THE SQUARE, CB9 8NH 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.3545.45%
Criminal damage and arson44.35100.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.71-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.71-41.18%
Public order45.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.24240.00%
Public order59.2525.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2611.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.7233.33%
Public order41.090.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.35-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson32.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.8250.00%
Other theft10.82-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.71-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson42.9933.33%
Public order41.090.00%
Other theft31.09-40.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.0738.46%
Other theft54.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8250.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.538.33%
Public order33.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-75.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.07-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson83.26166.67%
Drugs22.180.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.7154.55%
Criminal damage and arson34.630.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Other theft30.82200.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 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 offences116.800.00%
Public order32.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202420
June 202434
May 202410
April 20249
March 202411
February 202418
January 202413
December 202312
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
March 20244
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 8NH 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. Aldeburgh Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Buckingham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gloucester Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Primrose Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leather Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Burton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Horseshoe Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Old Clements Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harrow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Priory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Overchurch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1