IP1 4DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 4DX

IP1 4DX, Ipswich has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.16 per 1,000 population. This IP1 4DX 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 4DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 4DX, encompassing approximately 6006 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

IP1 4DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broom Hill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Matson Road with total crimes: 3
  • Providence Lane with total crimes: 3

IP1 4DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.16-28.57%
Other theft42.50300.00%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.8275.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.500.00%
Vehicle crime51.33150.00%
Public order40.8333.33%
Drugs20.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.330.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.33-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson82.000.00%
Drugs41.330.00%
Public order30.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.33100.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences266.16-3.70%
Burglary34.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-77.78%
Other theft20.33-33.33%
Public order20.33100.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.3268.75%
Anti-social behaviour94.49350.00%
Drugs51.5066.67%
Vehicle crime40.8333.33%
Other theft30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.66-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.6625.00%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime30.50200.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Public order20.33-50.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.1620.00%
Public order43.00-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-42.86%
Drugs30.6750.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.83-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson72.500.00%
Public order51.17150.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.1610.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.66600.00%
Other crime31.17200.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.1625.00%
Public order43.3333.33%
Vehicle crime40.67100.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-75.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-85.71%
Drugs10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.66-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson72.6616.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-60.00%
Public order30.67-62.50%
Other theft30.5050.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.830.00%
Public order81.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202412
June 202426
May 202427
April 202416
March 202418
February 202415
January 202422
December 202320
November 202316
October 202323

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20231
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP1 4DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Broom Hill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Matson Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Providence Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Surbiton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Springfield Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Thompson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Putney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fulham Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Sallows Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lambeth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1