IP1 3AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 3AS

IP1 3AS, Ipswich has recorded a total of 200 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 132.37 per 1,000 population. This IP1 3AS 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 3AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 3AS, encompassing approximately 1510 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP1 3AS area, explore the IP1 3AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (-36.52% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (-27.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)

IP1 3AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lloyds Avenue with total crimes: 20
  • Dogs Head Street with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17

IP1 3AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73132.37-36.52%
Shoplifting3548.31-27.08%
Criminal damage and arson2523.1692.31%
Public order2016.55-28.57%
Other theft713.24-58.82%
Other crime64.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.97-66.67%
Burglary53.970.00%
Drugs53.31-16.67%
Vehicle crime53.310.00%
Robbery43.31-20.00%
Possession of weapons42.65300.00%
Theft from the person32.6550.00%
Bicycle theft21.99100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115172.0841.98%
Shoplifting4876.1120.00%
Public order2831.7712.00%
Anti-social behaviour1818.5320.00%
Other theft1711.9130.77%
Criminal damage and arson1311.25-7.14%
Other crime68.60100.00%
Drugs63.97-25.00%
Robbery53.97150.00%
Theft from the person23.31-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.66-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences81147.59-10.00%
Shoplifting4053.61-9.09%
Public order2526.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour1516.5536.36%
Criminal damage and arson149.9340.00%
Other theft139.2718.18%
Drugs88.600.00%
Theft from the person75.2940.00%
Possession of weapons64.63100.00%
Burglary53.97150.00%
Bicycle theft33.310.00%
Other crime31.99-25.00%
Robbery21.99-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences90142.960.00%
Shoplifting4459.57-18.52%
Public order2029.1211.11%
Other theft1113.2410.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.28-56.52%
Drugs86.6260.00%
Robbery55.2966.67%
Theft from the person53.31-16.67%
Other crime43.310.00%
Possession of weapons32.650.00%
Bicycle theft31.99-25.00%
Burglary21.99-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences90154.8716.88%
Shoplifting5459.57-28.95%
Criminal damage and arson2335.7421.05%
Public order1815.22-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour1111.91-38.89%
Other theft107.2811.11%
Theft from the person66.62200.00%
Drugs53.97-44.44%
Burglary43.310.00%
Bicycle theft42.65300.00%
Vehicle crime32.650.00%
Possession of weapons31.990.00%
Robbery31.99200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77161.49-2.53%
Shoplifting7650.9649.02%
Public order2250.30-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson1914.56-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour1812.5738.46%
Other theft911.91-35.71%
Drugs95.96125.00%
Burglary45.96-33.33%
Other crime32.65200.00%
Possession of weapons31.99-25.00%
Theft from the person21.99-66.67%
Robbery11.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.66-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79152.8814.49%
Shoplifting5152.2913.33%
Public order2833.75-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson2118.53110.00%
Other theft1413.907.69%
Anti-social behaviour139.27-35.00%
Burglary68.60500.00%
Theft from the person63.970.00%
Possession of weapons43.97300.00%
Drugs42.65-55.56%
Bicycle theft22.65-33.33%
Robbery11.32-75.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69142.96-8.00%
Shoplifting4545.67-30.77%
Public order2929.7845.00%
Anti-social behaviour2019.1966.67%
Other theft1313.2444.44%
Criminal damage and arson108.60-23.08%
Drugs96.6212.50%
Theft from the person65.96-40.00%
Vehicle crime43.97300.00%
Robbery42.6533.33%
Bicycle theft32.650.00%
Other crime21.99-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.32-66.67%
Burglary10.66-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75152.88-11.76%
Shoplifting6549.6451.16%
Public order2043.02-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson1313.2418.18%
Anti-social behaviour128.60-7.69%
Theft from the person107.9425.00%
Other theft96.62-25.00%
Drugs85.9660.00%
Other crime55.29150.00%
Burglary43.31100.00%
Bicycle theft32.6550.00%
Robbery31.990.00%
Possession of weapons31.9950.00%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85138.992.41%
Shoplifting4356.26-30.65%
Public order2128.46-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour1313.90-31.58%
Other theft128.60-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson117.94-35.29%
Theft from the person87.28100.00%
Drugs55.29-37.50%
Robbery33.31200.00%
Burglary21.99100.00%
Bicycle theft21.32-33.33%
Other crime21.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.32-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83168.110.00%
Shoplifting6254.930.00%
Public order3041.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour1919.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson1712.570.00%
Other theft1411.250.00%
Drugs89.270.00%
Possession of weapons75.290.00%
Theft from the person44.630.00%
Other crime32.650.00%
Bicycle theft31.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Robbery11.320.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 261 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202428
July 202425
June 202420
May 202418
April 202422
March 202428
February 202429
January 202420
December 202321
November 202330

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 917 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 2024115
July 202481
June 202490
May 202490
April 202477
March 202479
February 202469
January 202475
December 202385
November 202383

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 176 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202413
July 202414
June 202410
May 202423
April 202419
March 202421
February 202410
January 202413
December 202311
November 202317

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 202413
June 202411
May 202410
April 20249
March 202414
February 202413
January 20249
December 202312
November 202314

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202418
July 202415
June 202411
May 202411
April 202418
March 202413
February 202420
January 202412
December 202313
November 202319

A total of 563 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202448
July 202440
June 202444
May 202454
April 202476
March 202451
February 202445
January 202465
December 202343
November 202362

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP1 3AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lloyds Avenue
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Dogs Head Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. B1076
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 8. Friars Bridge Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Providence Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Silent Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 11. King Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper Brook Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Northgate Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bolton Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 16. Blackfriars Court
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 17. Shire Hall Yard
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 18. Westgate Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. St Margaret'S Plain
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tower Ramparts
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Crown Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 23. William Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Fonnereau Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Navarre Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 26. Cobbold Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Upper Orwell Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. St Nicholas Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cutler Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Lower Brook Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1