IP1 1BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 1BE

IP1 1BE, Ipswich has recorded a total of 193 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 114.36 per 1,000 population. This IP1 1BE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP1 postcode area, which has experienced 432 crimes and a crime rate of 10.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP1 1BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 1BE, encompassing approximately 1687 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (-31.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (-27.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)

IP1 1BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lloyds Avenue with total crimes: 20
  • Dogs Head Street with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17

IP1 1BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74114.36-31.48%
Shoplifting3543.85-27.08%
Criminal damage and arson2620.74160.00%
Public order1815.41-33.33%
Other crime610.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.56-66.67%
Other theft53.56-70.59%
Vehicle crime52.96400.00%
Possession of weapons42.96300.00%
Drugs42.37-33.33%
Theft from the person32.3750.00%
Robbery31.78-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.78100.00%
Burglary21.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108148.1336.71%
Shoplifting4863.9923.08%
Public order2728.4422.73%
Anti-social behaviour1816.0020.00%
Other theft1710.6741.67%
Criminal damage and arson1010.07-28.57%
Other crime65.93100.00%
Drugs63.560.00%
Robbery53.56150.00%
Theft from the person22.96-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.59-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79126.21-5.95%
Shoplifting3946.81-13.33%
Public order2223.1110.00%
Anti-social behaviour1513.0436.36%
Criminal damage and arson148.8955.56%
Other theft128.309.09%
Theft from the person77.1140.00%
Possession of weapons74.15133.33%
Drugs64.15-25.00%
Burglary33.5650.00%
Bicycle theft31.78-25.00%
Other crime31.78-25.00%
Robbery21.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84123.84-3.45%
Shoplifting4549.77-16.67%
Public order2026.6617.65%
Other theft1111.8510.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.52-52.63%
Drugs85.3360.00%
Theft from the person54.74-16.67%
Bicycle theft42.960.00%
Other crime42.370.00%
Robbery32.370.00%
Possession of weapons31.7850.00%
Burglary21.78-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87132.1317.57%
Shoplifting5451.55-28.95%
Criminal damage and arson1932.005.56%
Public order1711.26-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour1110.07-35.29%
Other theft106.5211.11%
Theft from the person65.93200.00%
Drugs53.56-44.44%
Bicycle theft42.96300.00%
Burglary32.3750.00%
Robbery31.780.00%
Possession of weapons21.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76138.6552.00%
Violence and sexual offences7445.0319.35%
Public order2143.85-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson1812.44-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour1710.6754.55%
Drugs910.07125.00%
Other theft95.33-30.77%
Possession of weapons35.33-25.00%
Other crime21.78100.00%
Burglary21.19-66.67%
Theft from the person21.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62124.43-12.68%
Shoplifting5036.7411.11%
Public order3029.633.45%
Criminal damage and arson1917.7890.00%
Other theft1311.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.70-42.11%
Burglary66.52200.00%
Theft from the person63.560.00%
Possession of weapons43.56300.00%
Drugs42.37-55.56%
Bicycle theft22.37-33.33%
Robbery11.19-75.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71129.17-4.05%
Shoplifting4542.07-30.77%
Public order2926.6645.00%
Anti-social behaviour1917.1858.33%
Other theft1311.2618.18%
Criminal damage and arson107.70-23.08%
Drugs95.9312.50%
Theft from the person65.33-40.00%
Vehicle crime43.56300.00%
Robbery42.3733.33%
Bicycle theft32.370.00%
Other crime21.78-60.00%
Burglary21.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74137.47-8.64%
Shoplifting6543.8551.16%
Public order2038.51-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson1311.8544.44%
Anti-social behaviour127.70-7.69%
Other theft117.110.00%
Theft from the person106.5225.00%
Drugs85.9360.00%
Other crime54.74150.00%
Burglary42.96300.00%
Bicycle theft32.3750.00%
Robbery31.7850.00%
Possession of weapons31.7850.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences81119.696.58%
Shoplifting4347.99-30.65%
Public order2225.48-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour1313.04-35.00%
Other theft117.70-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson96.52-47.06%
Theft from the person85.33100.00%
Drugs54.74-28.57%
Bicycle theft22.96-33.33%
Other crime21.19-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.19-66.67%
Robbery21.19100.00%
Burglary11.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76144.58-13.64%
Shoplifting6245.0312.73%
Public order2936.74-25.64%
Anti-social behaviour2017.1842.86%
Criminal damage and arson1711.8541.67%
Other theft1210.070.00%
Drugs77.110.00%
Possession of weapons64.15500.00%
Theft from the person43.56-33.33%
Other crime32.370.00%
Bicycle theft31.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.78-33.33%
Burglary21.19-33.33%
Robbery11.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88148.130.00%
Shoplifting5552.140.00%
Public order3932.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour1423.110.00%
Other theft128.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.110.00%
Drugs77.110.00%
Theft from the person64.150.00%
Bicycle theft43.560.00%
Other crime32.370.00%
Burglary31.780.00%
Robbery31.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202410
July 202414
June 20249
May 202419
April 202418
March 202419
February 202410
January 202413
December 20239
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 958 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 2024108
July 202479
June 202484
May 202487
April 202474
March 202462
February 202471
January 202474
December 202381
November 202376
October 202388

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 294 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202427
July 202422
June 202420
May 202417
April 202421
March 202430
February 202429
January 202420
December 202322
November 202329
October 202339

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202418
July 202415
June 202411
May 202411
April 202417
March 202411
February 202419
January 202412
December 202313
November 202320
October 202314

A total of 617 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202448
July 202439
June 202445
May 202454
April 202476
March 202450
February 202445
January 202465
December 202343
November 202362
October 202355

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
July 202412
June 202411
May 202410
April 20249
March 202413
February 202413
January 202411
December 202311
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP1 1BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lloyds Avenue
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Dogs Head Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. B1076
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Friars Bridge Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Providence Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Silent Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 11. King Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper Brook Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Northgate Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 15. Blackfriars Court
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 16. Shire Hall Yard
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 17. Westgate Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. St Margaret'S Plain
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tower Ramparts
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Crown Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 22. William Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fonnereau Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Navarre Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 25. Upper Orwell Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. St Nicholas Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cutler Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Lower Brook Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Canham Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St Matthew'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2