LIMERICK CLOSE, IP1 5LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 5LR

LIMERICK CLOSE, IP1 5LR, Ipswich has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.12 per 1,000 population. This IP1 5LR 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 5LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 5LR, encompassing approximately 2961 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

IP1 5LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bakers Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Limerick Close with total crimes: 3

LIMERICK CLOSE, IP1 5LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.12140.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.05400.00%
Shoplifting41.69100.00%
Burglary21.35100.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 crime67.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.03-44.44%
Other theft31.69200.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.75-50.00%
Burglary23.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.1463.64%
Criminal damage and arson46.080.00%
Other theft31.35200.00%
Shoplifting31.01-50.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1357.14%
Shoplifting63.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.35300.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.48500.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.05-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.36-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Drugs10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.79-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour52.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69300.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.7562.50%
Shoplifting34.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0733.33%
Public order22.70-33.33%
Other crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.40-45.45%
Public order32.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0810.00%
Shoplifting33.7150.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.400.00%
Shoplifting23.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20249
June 202418
May 202411
April 20247
March 20248
February 202413
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 202412
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bakers Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Limerick Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Waterford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Meredith Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Burns Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tooks Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Cavan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Swinburne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Wexford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1