LOTUS CLOSE, IP1 5QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 5QH

LOTUS CLOSE, IP1 5QH, Ipswich has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This IP1 5QH 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 5QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 5QH, encompassing approximately 2107 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP1 5QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Opal Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Wexford Road with total crimes: 1
  • Ulster Avenue with total crimes: 1

LOTUS CLOSE, IP1 5QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.69-37.50%
Public order12.370.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In August 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 offences87.59-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.80100.00%
Shoplifting21.90-50.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0212.50%
Shoplifting44.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.07-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.800.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.49800.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-33.33%
Other crime20.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.7550.00%
Burglary21.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-85.71%
Public order10.470.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0716.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.3250.00%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.07-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.85200.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Other theft10.95-66.67%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 offences76.17133.33%
Other theft33.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.75-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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 offences43.32-69.23%
Other theft11.900.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.970.00%
Public order56.170.00%
Burglary22.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 20241
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 202313

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
November 20231

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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Opal Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Wexford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ulster Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Mcclure Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Agate Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. High View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Diamond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Morgan Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Kerry Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1