IP12 9DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP12 9DX

IP12 9DX, East Suffolk has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.09 per 1,000 population. This IP12 9DX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP12 postcode area, which has experienced 127 crimes and a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP12 9DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP12 9DX, encompassing approximately 1703 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

IP12 9DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Sun Lane with total crimes: 2

IP12 9DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.09800.00%
Shoplifting55.28-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.350.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.59-83.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.7433.33%
Public order64.70500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.17-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.8020.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.93100.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.930.00%
Other theft11.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.04-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.350.00%
Other theft32.3550.00%
Robbery11.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.09133.33%
Shoplifting54.1166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.93-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.35200.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.2266.67%
Shoplifting32.93200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.760.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.63-50.00%
Public order31.76200.00%
Burglary21.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-50.00%
Shoplifting11.17-80.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson612.91200.00%
Shoplifting53.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.93100.00%
Bicycle theft22.350.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.110.00%
Shoplifting12.350.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.460.00%
Public order22.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP12 9DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sun Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Queen'S Head Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Vicarage Hill
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Little St John'S Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Doric Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bakers Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bullride Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Seckford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1