IP1 3BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 3BY

IP1 3BY, Ipswich has recorded a total of 180 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 130.61 per 1,000 population. This IP1 3BY 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 3BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 3BY, encompassing approximately 1378 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (-28.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (-29.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)

IP1 3BY 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 3BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72130.61-28.71%
Shoplifting3352.24-29.79%
Criminal damage and arson2123.9490.91%
Public order1715.24-34.62%
Other theft712.34-56.25%
Burglary55.080.00%
Robbery43.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.90-71.43%
Other crime42.90-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.900.00%
Drugs32.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.180.00%
Bicycle theft21.450.00%
Theft from the person21.45-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences101168.3431.17%
Shoplifting4773.2914.63%
Public order2634.108.33%
Other theft1618.8760.00%
Anti-social behaviour1411.6175.00%
Criminal damage and arson1110.160.00%
Drugs67.980.00%
Other crime54.3566.67%
Theft from the person33.63-50.00%
Robbery32.1850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77147.30-2.53%
Shoplifting4155.87-4.65%
Public order2429.7520.00%
Criminal damage and arson1117.4137.50%
Other theft107.9811.11%
Anti-social behaviour87.26-27.27%
Drugs65.80-25.00%
Theft from the person64.3520.00%
Possession of weapons64.35100.00%
Burglary44.35100.00%
Bicycle theft32.900.00%
Other crime32.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.180.00%
Robbery21.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79144.39-1.25%
Shoplifting4357.32-14.00%
Public order2031.2011.11%
Anti-social behaviour1114.5137.50%
Other theft97.98-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson86.53-61.90%
Drugs85.8060.00%
Theft from the person55.80-16.67%
Robbery43.6333.33%
Other crime42.900.00%
Possession of weapons32.900.00%
Bicycle theft32.1850.00%
Burglary22.18-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80153.1033.33%
Shoplifting5058.05-31.51%
Criminal damage and arson2136.2831.25%
Public order1815.24-14.29%
Other theft1113.0637.50%
Anti-social behaviour87.98-50.00%
Theft from the person65.80200.00%
Drugs54.35-16.67%
Burglary33.6350.00%
Possession of weapons32.180.00%
Robbery32.1850.00%
Bicycle theft22.18100.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting73154.5562.22%
Violence and sexual offences6052.97-16.67%
Public order2143.54-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour1615.2460.00%
Criminal damage and arson1611.61-20.00%
Other theft811.61-33.33%
Drugs65.80200.00%
Other crime34.350.00%
Possession of weapons32.18-25.00%
Robbery22.18100.00%
Burglary21.45-75.00%
Theft from the person21.45-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.45-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72150.209.09%
Shoplifting4552.249.76%
Public order2532.65-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson2018.14100.00%
Other theft1214.51-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour108.71-47.37%
Burglary87.26700.00%
Theft from the person55.80-16.67%
Possession of weapons43.63300.00%
Drugs22.90-71.43%
Bicycle theft21.45-33.33%
Robbery11.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66147.30-1.49%
Shoplifting4147.89-33.87%
Public order2729.7535.00%
Anti-social behaviour1919.5972.73%
Other theft1313.7930.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.43-9.09%
Drugs77.26-12.50%
Theft from the person65.08-40.00%
Vehicle crime44.350.00%
Robbery42.9033.33%
Bicycle theft32.900.00%
Possession of weapons12.18-50.00%
Other crime10.73-75.00%
Burglary10.73-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67156.73-12.99%
Shoplifting6248.6251.22%
Public order2044.995.26%
Anti-social behaviour1114.5122.22%
Criminal damage and arson117.9857.14%
Other theft107.98-9.09%
Theft from the person107.2625.00%
Drugs87.26100.00%
Burglary55.80150.00%
Other crime43.63300.00%
Bicycle theft32.9050.00%
Robbery32.180.00%
Possession of weapons22.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77135.69-1.28%
Shoplifting4155.87-25.45%
Public order1929.75-17.39%
Other theft1113.79-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour97.98-30.77%
Theft from the person86.53166.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.80-41.67%
Drugs45.08-33.33%
Robbery32.90200.00%
Burglary22.18100.00%
Bicycle theft21.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.45-66.67%
Other crime11.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78158.910.00%
Shoplifting5556.600.00%
Public order2339.910.00%
Other theft1416.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour1310.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.430.00%
Possession of weapons68.710.00%
Drugs64.350.00%
Theft from the person34.350.00%
Bicycle theft32.180.00%
Other crime22.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Robbery11.450.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 829 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 2024101
July 202477
June 202479
May 202480
April 202460
March 202472
February 202466
January 202467
December 202377
November 202378

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 240 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
July 202424
June 202420
May 202418
April 202421
March 202425
February 202427
January 202420
December 202319
November 202323

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
July 202411
June 20248
May 202421
April 202416
March 202420
February 202410
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202410
June 20249
May 202411
April 20248
March 202412
February 202413
January 202410
December 202311
November 202314

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 202416
March 202410
February 202419
January 202411
December 20239
November 202313

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 531 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202447
July 202441
June 202443
May 202450
April 202473
March 202445
February 202441
January 202462
December 202341
November 202355

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 202410
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP1 3BY 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. Providence Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Silent Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 9. King Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Upper Brook Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Northgate Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bolton Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Blanche Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Westgate Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. St Margaret'S Plain
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tower Ramparts
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Crown Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 20. William Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fonnereau Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Navarre Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 23. Cobbold Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Upper Orwell Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 27. St Nicholas Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Coytes Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Great Colman Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Withipoll Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1