IP1 4LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 4LE

IP1 4LE, Ipswich has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.99 per 1,000 population. This IP1 4LE 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 4LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 4LE, encompassing approximately 3010 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP1 4LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmcroft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Rosecroft Road with total crimes: 2
  • Willowcroft Road with total crimes: 1

IP1 4LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.990.00%
Shoplifting11.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.65-33.33%
Shoplifting31.33200.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.33100.00%
Shoplifting11.990.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.99-25.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.33200.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.99200.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.320.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Elmcroft Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 2. Rosecroft Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Willowcroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Pinecroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dales Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Silverdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ashcroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beechcroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1