WATERFORD ROAD, IP1 5NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 5NW

WATERFORD ROAD, IP1 5NW, Ipswich has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.69 per 1,000 population. This IP1 5NW 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 5NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 5NW, encompassing approximately 2772 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

IP1 5NW 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
  • Cavan Road with total crimes: 1

WATERFORD ROAD, IP1 5NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.69-14.29%
Burglary12.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.58-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.53150.00%
Vehicle crime31.80200.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Shoplifting20.72-50.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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 offences119.74-42.11%
Shoplifting43.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.8290.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.7442.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Other theft31.08200.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.77-46.15%
Public order22.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.82-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.69200.00%
Public order31.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.667.69%
Anti-social behaviour35.05200.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.13160.00%
Other theft24.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.0525.00%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.80-60.00%
Other theft11.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.210.00%
Public order43.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202411
June 202419
May 202410
April 20247
March 202413
February 202414
January 202413
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 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
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP1 5NW 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. Cavan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wexford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ulster Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Mcclure Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Agate Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kerry Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1