IP1 1DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 1DB

IP1 1DB, Ipswich has recorded a total of 243 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 113.54 per 1,000 population. This IP1 1DB 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 1DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 1DB, encompassing approximately 2140 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP1 1DB area, explore the IP1 1DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (31.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)

IP1 1DB 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 1DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences101113.5431.17%
Shoplifting4847.1923.08%
Public order2722.4317.39%
Anti-social behaviour1712.6230.77%
Other theft177.9430.77%
Criminal damage and arson107.94-16.67%
Drugs64.6720.00%
Robbery52.8066.67%
Other crime42.3433.33%
Theft from the person31.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Bicycle theft11.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.47-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7797.19-2.53%
Shoplifting3935.98-13.33%
Public order2318.229.52%
Other theft1310.7518.18%
Anti-social behaviour136.078.33%
Criminal damage and arson126.0733.33%
Possession of weapons75.61133.33%
Theft from the person63.2720.00%
Drugs52.80-44.44%
Burglary32.3450.00%
Bicycle theft31.40-25.00%
Robbery31.4050.00%
Other crime31.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7996.25-4.82%
Shoplifting4536.91-16.67%
Public order2121.0331.25%
Anti-social behaviour129.8133.33%
Other theft115.6110.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.14-52.63%
Drugs94.2180.00%
Theft from the person54.21-16.67%
Bicycle theft42.340.00%
Other crime41.870.00%
Possession of weapons31.8750.00%
Robbery21.40-33.33%
Burglary20.93-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83101.3918.57%
Shoplifting5438.78-28.95%
Criminal damage and arson1925.235.56%
Public order168.88-20.00%
Other theft107.4811.11%
Anti-social behaviour94.67-43.75%
Theft from the person64.21200.00%
Drugs52.80-44.44%
Bicycle theft42.34300.00%
Burglary31.87200.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Robbery31.400.00%
Possession of weapons21.40-33.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76106.0755.10%
Violence and sexual offences7035.5114.75%
Public order2032.71-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson189.3512.50%
Anti-social behaviour168.4160.00%
Drugs97.48125.00%
Other theft94.21-18.18%
Possession of weapons34.210.00%
Other crime21.40100.00%
Theft from the person20.93-66.67%
Burglary10.93-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6192.98-17.57%
Shoplifting4928.508.89%
Public order2822.90-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson1613.0860.00%
Other theft117.48-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour105.14-44.44%
Burglary64.67200.00%
Theft from the person62.800.00%
Drugs42.80-55.56%
Possession of weapons31.87200.00%
Bicycle theft21.40-50.00%
Robbery10.93-75.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74103.262.78%
Shoplifting4534.58-30.77%
Public order2921.0345.00%
Anti-social behaviour1813.5550.00%
Other theft138.4130.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.07-9.09%
Drugs94.6712.50%
Theft from the person64.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.80100.00%
Bicycle theft41.8733.33%
Robbery41.8733.33%
Other crime21.87-60.00%
Burglary20.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.93-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72106.07-11.11%
Shoplifting6533.6451.16%
Public order2030.37-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour129.359.09%
Criminal damage and arson115.6137.50%
Other theft105.14-9.09%
Theft from the person94.6712.50%
Drugs84.21166.67%
Other crime53.74150.00%
Burglary42.34300.00%
Bicycle theft31.8750.00%
Robbery31.4050.00%
Possession of weapons31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%

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 offences8192.056.58%
Shoplifting4337.85-30.65%
Public order2220.09-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour1110.28-47.62%
Other theft115.14-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson85.14-46.67%
Theft from the person83.74100.00%
Drugs33.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.40-33.33%
Other crime20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.93-66.67%
Robbery20.93100.00%
Burglary10.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

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 offences76114.95-13.64%
Shoplifting6235.5112.73%
Public order2828.97-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour2113.0850.00%
Other theft169.8145.45%
Criminal damage and arson157.4825.00%
Drugs67.0120.00%
Possession of weapons62.80200.00%
Theft from the person42.80-33.33%
Other crime31.870.00%
Burglary31.400.00%
Bicycle theft31.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.40-33.33%
Robbery10.93-75.00%

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 offences88116.35-1.12%
Shoplifting5541.1237.50%
Public order3925.7044.44%
Anti-social behaviour1418.22-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson126.54-36.84%
Other theft115.6122.22%
Theft from the person65.140.00%
Drugs52.80-44.44%
Robbery42.34-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.870.00%
Other crime31.8750.00%
Burglary31.40200.00%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Possession of weapons21.40-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89119.620.00%
Shoplifting4041.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour3818.690.00%
Public order2717.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson1912.620.00%
Other theft98.880.00%
Drugs94.210.00%
Possession of weapons64.210.00%
Theft from the person62.800.00%
Robbery52.800.00%
Bicycle theft42.340.00%
Other crime21.870.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202413
June 202412
May 20249
April 202416
March 202410
February 202418
January 202412
December 202311
November 202321
October 202314
September 202338

A total of 159 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202412
June 20249
May 202419
April 202418
March 202416
February 202410
January 202411
December 20238
November 202315
October 202312
September 202319

A total of 300 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202423
June 202421
May 202416
April 202420
March 202428
February 202429
January 202420
December 202322
November 202328
October 202339
September 202327

A total of 951 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024101
July 202477
June 202479
May 202483
April 202470
March 202461
February 202474
January 202472
December 202381
November 202376
October 202388
September 202389

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202413
June 202411
May 202410
April 20249
March 202411
February 202413
January 202410
December 202311
November 202316
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 621 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.75 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 202449
February 202445
January 202465
December 202343
November 202362
October 202355
September 202340

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 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 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 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 20244
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 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
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 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP1 1DB 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. Silent Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Tower Ramparts
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Nicholas Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Curriers' Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Upper Brook Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 15. Coytes Gardens
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Queen Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. St Matthew'S Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Berners Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 24. Tacket Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Rose Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 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