IP1 2NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 2NU

IP1 2NU, Ipswich has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population. This IP1 2NU 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 2NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 2NU, encompassing approximately 6345 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP1 2NU area, explore the IP1 2NU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)

IP1 2NU 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 2NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.9342.31%
Public order65.8320.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-63.64%
Other theft40.630.00%
Shoplifting40.63-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.16-66.67%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.50-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson114.10-31.25%
Shoplifting111.7310.00%
Vehicle crime71.73250.00%
Public order51.10-37.50%
Other theft40.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.16-75.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.40-34.15%
Criminal damage and arson164.26166.67%
Shoplifting102.52150.00%
Public order81.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.26-14.29%
Theft from the person50.950.00%
Drugs40.79-20.00%
Other theft40.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.9886.36%
Public order86.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.26-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.10100.00%
Drugs50.95150.00%
Other theft40.79-20.00%
Shoplifting40.63-42.86%
Possession of weapons10.63-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.24-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour83.470.00%
Vehicle crime71.26-30.00%
Shoplifting71.10600.00%
Other theft51.1066.67%
Public order40.79100.00%
Other crime30.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-25.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs20.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.038.33%
Vehicle crime104.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.58166.67%
Drugs51.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-20.00%
Other crime40.63100.00%
Other theft30.63-25.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Public order20.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.32100.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.16-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.30-17.24%
Criminal damage and arson53.78-54.55%
Public order50.79-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.7966.67%
Shoplifting50.79400.00%
Other theft40.79-20.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.47-40.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.40-27.50%
Criminal damage and arson114.570.00%
Public order61.73-25.00%
Other theft50.95-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour50.79400.00%
Drugs30.7950.00%
Vehicle crime30.4750.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson116.3083.33%
Other theft91.73125.00%
Public order81.4214.29%
Drugs21.26100.00%
Burglary20.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.16-83.33%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.16-75.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.7230.43%
Public order74.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.95-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.9525.00%
Burglary40.79300.00%
Shoplifting40.63-20.00%
Other theft40.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Drugs10.16-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.620.00%
Public order71.580.00%
Shoplifting51.100.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Drugs40.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.630.00%
Other theft40.630.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202426
July 202427
June 202441
May 202422
April 202426
March 202424
February 202429
January 202440
December 202330
November 202323

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202416
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 202411
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP1 2NU 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. Rendlesham Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Broom Hill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. The Gates
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Orford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Gaye Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Yeoman Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Sallows Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lambeth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Redan Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Alpe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Stopford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wilberforce Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clarkson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Surrey Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Sirdar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1