IP1 2BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 2BG

IP1 2BG, Ipswich has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.64 per 1,000 population. This IP1 2BG 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 2BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 2BG, encompassing approximately 2664 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

IP1 2BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Woollards Close with total crimes: 6

IP1 2BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.6411.11%
Shoplifting97.51-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3866.67%
Other theft31.88-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.13200.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.5112.50%
Shoplifting156.76-16.67%
Vehicle crime45.63100.00%
Other theft41.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-75.00%
Public order20.75-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1821.02125.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.76-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson86.00-11.11%
Public order53.000.00%
Other theft31.8850.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Burglary10.75-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.6430.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.76200.00%
Shoplifting83.38-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.000.00%
Public order51.880.00%
Burglary31.8850.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.2733.33%
Shoplifting147.5175.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.25150.00%
Public order51.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.88200.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Other theft10.75-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.767.14%
Shoplifting85.63-52.94%
Public order43.0033.33%
Burglary31.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1718.39112.50%
Violence and sexual offences146.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.51-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.00-63.16%
Other theft32.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-33.33%
Public order20.750.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.3935.71%
Shoplifting167.13-23.81%
Other theft46.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-50.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2120.6410.53%
Violence and sexual offences147.8840.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.25500.00%
Burglary32.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Public order31.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.13200.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1916.1426.67%
Violence and sexual offences107.13-41.18%
Public order43.75-55.56%
Possession of weapons21.50100.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.890.00%
Shoplifting156.380.00%
Public order95.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 202416
June 202426
May 202420
April 202415
March 202414
February 20247
January 202419
December 202314
November 202310
October 202317

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202418
June 20248
May 202414
April 20248
March 202417
February 20248
January 202416
December 202321
November 202319
October 202315

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20249
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP1 2BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Woollards Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 4. Handford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. The Gates
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Dillwyn Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Paul'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Holman Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Dalton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Yeoman Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Gibbons Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Elliott Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dillwyn Street West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Surrey Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Reavell Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1