IP1 5LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 5LW

IP1 5LW, Ipswich has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population. This IP1 5LW 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 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 5LW, encompassing approximately 2166 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP1 5LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limerick Close with total crimes: 3
  • Waterford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

IP1 5LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3814.29%
Other theft33.69200.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Public order10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.69-36.36%
Vehicle crime33.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38200.00%
Possession of weapons21.38100.00%
Shoplifting20.92-50.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%

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 offences1111.08-35.29%
Shoplifting45.08300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85100.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.38112.50%
Criminal damage and arson37.85-25.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.69100.00%
Burglary21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.00-33.33%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-75.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.69-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3828.57%
Public order24.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Other theft10.92-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5475.00%
Other theft33.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.77-50.00%
Shoplifting11.850.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.460.00%
Public order33.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 202417
May 20248
April 20242
March 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs 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. 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 5LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Limerick Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Waterford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cavan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wexford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ulster Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Mcclure Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Kerry Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Olympus Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Goddard Road East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1