IP1 5LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 5LU

IP1 5LU, Ipswich has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.90 per 1,000 population. This IP1 5LU 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 5LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 5LU, encompassing approximately 1356 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP1 5LU area, explore the IP1 5LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

IP1 5LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Bakers Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

IP1 5LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting719.90-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences65.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.42400.00%
Burglary33.69200.00%
Other theft32.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21200.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1220.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.840.00%
Vehicle crime43.690.00%
Burglary12.950.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.53-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.42-66.67%
Public order23.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47100.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.64114.29%
Shoplifting811.06-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson25.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.69-59.09%
Violence and sexual offences76.63250.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.160.00%
Public order22.21-33.33%
Burglary11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2223.58266.67%
Public order316.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.21-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.90-22.22%
Shoplifting65.1620.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9550.00%
Public order32.210.00%
Bicycle theft12.210.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.48125.00%
Shoplifting56.630.00%
Public order33.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.7925.00%
Public order43.6933.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.95-20.00%
Other theft22.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.5325.00%
Shoplifting43.69-66.67%
Public order32.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.95300.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.84300.00%
Other theft42.95300.00%
Public order12.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 202422
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 202415
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bakers Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Limerick Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Waterford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Anglia Parkway South
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Tooks Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cavan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Olympus Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Goddard Road East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1