IP1 2HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 2HZ

IP1 2HZ, Ipswich has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.59 per 1,000 population. This IP1 2HZ 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 2HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 2HZ, encompassing approximately 6115 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (38.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP1 2HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaufort Street with total crimes: 9
  • Prospect Road with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

IP1 2HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.5938.71%
Anti-social behaviour67.030.00%
Other theft40.980.00%
Public order40.65-42.86%
Shoplifting40.65-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-72.73%
Bicycle theft30.4950.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-75.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.55-16.22%
Shoplifting135.0730.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.13-42.11%
Vehicle crime81.80300.00%
Public order71.31-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.14-50.00%
Other theft40.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Drugs10.33-75.00%
Robbery10.16-66.67%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.15-19.57%
Criminal damage and arson196.0558.33%
Anti-social behaviour123.1120.00%
Public order101.960.00%
Shoplifting101.64100.00%
Other theft81.64100.00%
Drugs41.31-20.00%
Theft from the person30.65200.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4615.5339.39%
Criminal damage and arson127.5271.43%
Public order101.9625.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.640.00%
Shoplifting51.64-44.44%
Drugs50.8225.00%
Other theft40.8233.33%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.23-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour105.40-23.08%
Shoplifting91.6480.00%
Public order81.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3116.67%
Vehicle crime61.14-45.45%
Drugs40.98-50.00%
Other theft30.65-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.49-50.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.035.71%
Anti-social behaviour136.0562.50%
Vehicle crime112.1383.33%
Drugs81.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.31-45.45%
Other theft50.980.00%
Shoplifting50.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.82300.00%
Public order40.65-50.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.889.38%
Criminal damage and arson115.7257.14%
Shoplifting101.8066.67%
Public order81.6460.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.3133.33%
Vehicle crime61.31200.00%
Other theft50.980.00%
Drugs40.8233.33%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.23-30.00%
Shoplifting61.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.9850.00%
Other theft50.98-44.44%
Public order50.82-44.44%
Drugs30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4815.8629.73%
Criminal damage and arson107.8542.86%
Public order91.6450.00%
Other theft91.47125.00%
Shoplifting41.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.65-55.56%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Burglary30.49-50.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.2515.62%
Anti-social behaviour96.0550.00%
Shoplifting81.47-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson71.31-12.50%
Burglary61.14200.00%
Public order60.98-25.00%
Other theft40.98-20.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Drugs10.16-75.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.16-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.8814.29%
Shoplifting135.23160.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.13-20.00%
Public order81.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.31-33.33%
Other theft50.9866.67%
Vehicle crime50.82-16.67%
Drugs40.82300.00%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Possession of weapons30.4950.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.640.00%
Public order81.470.00%
Vehicle crime61.310.00%
Shoplifting50.980.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 439 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202431
July 202437
June 202446
May 202433
April 202437
March 202435
February 202432
January 202448
December 202337
November 202332
October 202328

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202412
June 202410
May 202410
April 202413
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242
May 20246
April 202411
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 202419
June 202412
May 20247
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 202410
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beaufort Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Prospect Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Rendlesham Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Providence Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bulwer Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Granville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Handford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 10. The Gates
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Dillwyn Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Matthew'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 14. Orford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Gaye Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Dalton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Bedford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Redan Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Geneva Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Alpe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Stopford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wilberforce Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clarkson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Crescent Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Gibbons Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Elliott Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dillwyn Street West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Surrey Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Sirdar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1