IP1 1BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 1BX

IP1 1BX, Ipswich has recorded a total of 249 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 140.26 per 1,000 population. This IP1 1BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP1 postcode area, which has experienced 497 crimes and a crime rate of 12.21 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP1 1BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 1BX, encompassing approximately 1775 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (107) incidents (37.18% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)

IP1 1BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lloyds Avenue with total crimes: 27
  • Dogs Head Street with total crimes: 25
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 21

IP1 1BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107140.2637.18%
Shoplifting4860.2723.08%
Public order2727.0422.73%
Anti-social behaviour1815.2120.00%
Other theft1710.1441.67%
Criminal damage and arson109.58-28.57%
Other crime65.63100.00%
Drugs63.3820.00%
Robbery53.38150.00%
Theft from the person22.82-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.56-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78118.86-7.14%
Shoplifting3943.94-13.33%
Public order2221.9710.00%
Anti-social behaviour1512.3936.36%
Criminal damage and arson148.4555.56%
Other theft127.899.09%
Theft from the person76.7640.00%
Possession of weapons73.94133.33%
Drugs53.94-44.44%
Burglary32.8250.00%
Bicycle theft31.69-25.00%
Other crime31.69-25.00%
Robbery21.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

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 offences84118.29-1.18%
Shoplifting4547.32-16.67%
Public order2025.3517.65%
Other theft1111.2710.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.20-52.63%
Drugs95.0780.00%
Theft from the person55.07-16.67%
Bicycle theft42.820.00%
Other crime42.250.00%
Robbery32.250.00%
Possession of weapons31.6950.00%
Burglary21.69-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85124.4913.33%
Shoplifting5447.88-28.95%
Criminal damage and arson1930.425.56%
Public order1710.70-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour119.58-35.29%
Other theft106.2011.11%
Theft from the person65.63200.00%
Drugs53.38-44.44%
Bicycle theft42.82300.00%
Burglary32.2550.00%
Robbery31.690.00%
Possession of weapons21.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76132.3752.00%
Violence and sexual offences7542.8120.97%
Public order2142.25-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson1811.83-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour1710.1470.00%
Drugs99.58125.00%
Other theft95.07-30.77%
Possession of weapons35.07-25.00%
Other crime21.69100.00%
Burglary21.13-66.67%
Theft from the person21.13-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.13-50.00%

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 offences62117.73-11.43%
Shoplifting5034.9211.11%
Public order3028.163.45%
Criminal damage and arson1916.9090.00%
Other theft1310.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.32-47.37%
Burglary65.63200.00%
Theft from the person63.380.00%
Possession of weapons43.38300.00%
Drugs42.25-55.56%
Bicycle theft22.25-33.33%
Robbery11.13-75.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70122.24-5.41%
Shoplifting4539.43-30.77%
Public order2925.3531.82%
Anti-social behaviour1916.3458.33%
Other theft1310.7018.18%
Criminal damage and arson107.32-23.08%
Drugs95.6312.50%
Theft from the person65.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime43.38300.00%
Robbery42.2533.33%
Bicycle theft32.250.00%
Other crime21.69-60.00%
Burglary21.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.13-66.67%

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 offences74131.81-8.64%
Shoplifting6541.6851.16%
Public order2236.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson1312.3962.50%
Anti-social behaviour127.320.00%
Other theft116.760.00%
Theft from the person106.2025.00%
Drugs85.6360.00%
Other crime54.51150.00%
Burglary42.82300.00%
Bicycle theft32.2550.00%
Robbery31.6950.00%
Possession of weapons31.6950.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%

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 offences81112.665.19%
Shoplifting4345.63-30.65%
Public order2224.22-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour1212.39-40.00%
Other theft116.76-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson86.20-50.00%
Theft from the person84.51100.00%
Drugs54.51-28.57%
Bicycle theft22.82-33.33%
Other crime21.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.13-66.67%
Robbery21.13100.00%
Burglary11.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77138.57-12.50%
Shoplifting6243.3712.73%
Public order2934.92-25.64%
Anti-social behaviour2016.3442.86%
Criminal damage and arson1611.2733.33%
Other theft149.0116.67%
Drugs77.890.00%
Possession of weapons63.94500.00%
Theft from the person43.38-33.33%
Other crime32.250.00%
Bicycle theft31.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.69-33.33%
Burglary21.13-33.33%
Robbery11.13-66.67%

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 offences88140.82-4.35%
Shoplifting5549.5734.15%
Public order3930.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour1421.97-63.16%
Other theft127.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson126.76-40.00%
Drugs76.76-12.50%
Theft from the person63.940.00%
Bicycle theft43.380.00%
Other crime32.2550.00%
Burglary31.69200.00%
Robbery31.69-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.69200.00%
Possession of weapons11.69-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92145.890.00%
Shoplifting4151.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour3823.100.00%
Public order2621.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson2014.650.00%
Other theft911.270.00%
Drugs85.070.00%
Possession of weapons64.510.00%
Theft from the person63.380.00%
Robbery53.380.00%
Bicycle theft42.820.00%
Other crime22.250.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 304 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202422
June 202420
May 202417
April 202421
March 202430
February 202429
January 202422
December 202322
November 202329
October 202339
September 202326

A total of 973 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024107
July 202478
June 202484
May 202485
April 202475
March 202462
February 202470
January 202474
December 202381
November 202377
October 202388
September 202392

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202415
June 202411
May 202411
April 202417
March 202410
February 202419
January 202412
December 202312
November 202320
October 202314
September 202338

A total of 168 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202414
June 20249
May 202419
April 202418
March 202419
February 202410
January 202413
December 20238
November 202316
October 202312
September 202320

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202412
June 202411
May 202410
April 20249
March 202413
February 202413
January 202411
December 202311
November 202314
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 623 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202448
July 202439
June 202445
May 202454
April 202476
March 202450
February 202445
January 202465
December 202343
November 202362
October 202355
September 202341

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20249
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lloyds Avenue
    Total27
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Dogs Head Street
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. B1076
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Northgate Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Providence Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Silent Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Tower Ramparts
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St Nicholas Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Curriers' Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Upper Brook Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 16. Coytes Gardens
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Queen Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. St Matthew'S Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cromwell Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Friars Bridge Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Westgate Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 23. Tacket Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Rose Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Shire Hall Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wolsey Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Canham Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Crown Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. William Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Fonnereau Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1