IP1 2DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 2DB

IP1 2DB, Ipswich has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.35 per 1,000 population. This IP1 2DB 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 2DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 2DB, encompassing approximately 1927 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

IP1 2DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Friars Bridge Road with total crimes: 6
  • Handford Road with total crimes: 3

IP1 2DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.3538.46%
Anti-social behaviour79.3475.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.6366.67%
Public order52.59-28.57%
Drugs32.59200.00%
Other crime31.5650.00%
Shoplifting21.56100.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.27-48.00%
Public order76.74133.33%
Other theft43.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.08-72.73%
Other crime21.560.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-66.67%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2526.4613.64%
Criminal damage and arson1112.97175.00%
Public order35.71-62.50%
Possession of weapons31.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-33.33%
Other crime21.040.00%
Other theft11.04-80.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.9415.79%
Public order811.41300.00%
Other theft54.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.59-20.00%
Bicycle theft32.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5650.00%
Possession of weapons21.56100.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.2711.76%
Criminal damage and arson59.860.00%
Other theft42.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.08100.00%
Public order21.04-77.78%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Drugs21.04-33.33%
Shoplifting11.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.87-19.05%
Public order98.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6725.00%
Drugs32.5950.00%
Other theft31.56-25.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.3540.00%
Public order610.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.11300.00%
Other theft42.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.08300.00%
Drugs22.08-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.04100.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.1225.00%
Drugs57.7825.00%
Other theft32.59-40.00%
Public order31.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.560.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.72-50.00%
Public order66.23-25.00%
Other theft53.11150.00%
Drugs42.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.08-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.94140.00%
Anti-social behaviour1012.4511.11%
Public order85.19-11.11%
Other theft24.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.79-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour95.1912.50%
Public order94.6728.57%
Other theft44.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0850.00%
Drugs11.56-66.67%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.260.00%
Public order74.150.00%
Drugs33.630.00%
Robbery21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 202425
June 202422
May 202419
April 202417
March 202421
February 202415
January 202412
December 202324
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202411
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Friars Bridge Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Handford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Dillwyn Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holman Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Russell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Canham Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Portman Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Curriers' Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dalton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Chancery Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cecilia Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Cardinal Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Civic Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Little Gipping Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Black Horse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Crescent Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Reavell Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1