NORWICH ROAD, IP1 2PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 2PS

NORWICH ROAD, IP1 2PS, Ipswich has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.26 per 1,000 population. This IP1 2PS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP1 postcode area, which has experienced 497 crimes and a crime rate of 12.21 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP1 2PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 2PS, encompassing approximately 6110 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-11.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

IP1 2PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Providence Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Prospect Road with total crimes: 8
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 5

NORWICH ROAD, IP1 2PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.26-11.43%
Criminal damage and arson115.07-42.11%
Vehicle crime81.80300.00%
Shoplifting81.31166.67%
Public order61.31-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.98-54.55%
Other theft40.82-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Drugs10.33-75.00%
Robbery10.16-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.04-18.60%
Criminal damage and arson195.73111.11%
Anti-social behaviour113.1110.00%
Public order81.80-11.11%
Other theft71.3175.00%
Drugs41.15-33.33%
Theft from the person30.65200.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Shoplifting30.4950.00%
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 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.0726.47%
Anti-social behaviour107.040.00%
Public order91.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.4728.57%
Drugs61.4750.00%
Other theft40.9833.33%
Shoplifting20.65-71.43%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.07-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour105.56-16.67%
Public order91.64125.00%
Shoplifting71.4740.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1516.67%
Vehicle crime61.15-45.45%
Drugs40.98-50.00%
Other theft30.65-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.49-33.33%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Other crime20.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.718.57%
Anti-social behaviour126.2250.00%
Vehicle crime111.9657.14%
Drugs81.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.31-33.33%
Shoplifting50.98-28.57%
Other theft40.820.00%
Public order40.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.65200.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.079.38%
Criminal damage and arson95.7328.57%
Public order81.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.3133.33%
Vehicle crime71.31250.00%
Shoplifting71.1540.00%
Drugs41.1533.33%
Other theft40.65-20.00%
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 offences3210.96-31.91%
Criminal damage and arson75.24-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.15100.00%
Other theft50.98-44.44%
Shoplifting50.8266.67%
Public order40.82-63.64%
Drugs30.650.00%
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 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4715.7130.56%
Public order117.69120.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.8042.86%
Other theft91.64125.00%
Drugs31.47200.00%
Shoplifting30.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.49-66.67%
Burglary30.49-40.00%
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 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.4412.50%
Anti-social behaviour95.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.470.00%
Shoplifting61.15-50.00%
Burglary50.98150.00%
Public order50.82-37.50%
Other theft40.82-42.86%
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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.896.67%
Shoplifting125.24300.00%
Public order81.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.31-30.00%
Other theft71.15133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.98-16.67%
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 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.93-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson104.91-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.64-40.00%
Public order81.4733.33%
Vehicle crime61.31100.00%
Shoplifting30.98-25.00%
Other theft30.49200.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.450.00%
Public order61.960.00%
Drugs50.980.00%
Shoplifting40.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202435
June 202443
May 202434
April 202438
March 202435
February 202432
January 202447
December 202336
November 202332
October 202330
September 202332

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202419
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
May 20246
April 202411
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 202410
April 202412
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239
September 202315

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

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

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 202312
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Providence Lane
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Prospect Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Rendlesham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. St Matthew'S Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barrack Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Berners Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 9. Beaufort Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ainslie Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Elliott Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gymnasium Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Granville Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 15. Stevenson Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sirdar Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Anglesea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ivry Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Bedford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. South Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Bulwer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Stopford Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Gaye Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Burlington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Emlen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Other crime1