LOVETOFTS DRIVE, IP1 5LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 5LB

LOVETOFTS DRIVE, IP1 5LB, Ipswich has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population. This IP1 5LB 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 5LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 5LB, encompassing approximately 2421 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

IP1 5LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cavan Road with total crimes: 1
  • Wexford Road with total crimes: 1

LOVETOFTS DRIVE, IP1 5LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.96-20.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-75.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.02-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson42.07100.00%
Vehicle crime31.65200.00%
Shoplifting21.24-50.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.67-8.33%
Shoplifting44.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.960.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.74500.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Other crime20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.370.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.85-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.89300.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.43-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.30200.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.13100.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.96-28.57%
Public order22.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.72-41.67%
Other theft12.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.090.00%
Public order64.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202411
June 202412
May 202412
April 20242
March 20247
February 20248
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20236

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
March 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP1 5LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Waterford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cavan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wexford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ulster Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Mcclure Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Agate Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Morgan Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Kerry Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Olympus Close
    Total1
    Other theft1