DOWNS PLACE, CB9 9LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CB9 9LD

DOWNS PLACE, CB9 9LD, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.77 per 1,000 population. This CB9 9LD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CB9 postcode area, which has experienced 158 crimes and a crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CB9 9LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CB9 9LD, encompassing approximately 3305 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CB9 9LD area, explore the CB9 9LD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

CB9 9LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 5
  • Yeldham Place with total crimes: 3

DOWNS PLACE, CB9 9LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.77-40.00%
Shoplifting63.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.89-23.08%
Vehicle crime36.050.00%
Public order30.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.61-33.33%
Other theft20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-85.71%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.7344.44%
Criminal damage and arson77.8716.67%
Public order42.1233.33%
Drugs41.21300.00%
Shoplifting31.21-50.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Theft from the person20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.45-50.00%
Shoplifting61.8220.00%
Public order31.82-50.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.45200.00%
Public order63.6320.00%
Shoplifting51.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.51-25.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.89-30.77%
Public order52.720.00%
Shoplifting51.5166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.51300.00%
Vehicle crime41.21100.00%
Drugs41.21100.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.68-13.33%
Public order53.930.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.98-37.50%
Public order54.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-62.50%
Shoplifting30.91200.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.26100.00%
Public order52.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other theft20.61-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.4014.29%
Anti-social behaviour47.26-42.86%
Shoplifting41.21100.00%
Other theft41.21300.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.3540.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.12150.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Public order10.61-75.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.540.00%
Public order41.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202420
June 202426
May 202418
April 202418
March 20249
February 202413
January 202415
December 202324
November 202324
October 202321
September 202315

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20246
April 202412
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CB9 9LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Yeldham Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Market Hill
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Murton Slade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chestnut Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crowland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Les Ager Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wortham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lower Downs Slade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Downs Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1