IP16 4BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP16 4BJ

IP16 4BJ, East Suffolk has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population. This IP16 4BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP16 postcode area, which has experienced 47 crimes and a crime rate of 6.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP16 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP16 4BJ, encompassing approximately 1937 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP16 4BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quakers Way with total crimes: 4
  • Central Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 2

IP16 4BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1310.33160.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.710.00%
Shoplifting21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.1366.67%
Possession of weapons12.580.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.68300.00%
Public order32.07-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.74-33.33%
Public order43.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.71-25.00%
Public order34.6550.00%
Other crime11.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.78100.00%
Public order26.200.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.71-25.00%
Public order23.10-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.33300.00%
Public order74.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.13-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.84-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.07-25.00%
Shoplifting31.55-25.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.78-36.36%
Shoplifting43.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.07300.00%
Public order12.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.8110.00%
Public order35.68200.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.780.00%
Shoplifting45.160.00%
Other theft12.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 202412
March 20246
February 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP16 4BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Quakers Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Central Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cross Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Prospect Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Urban Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Minden Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Valley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crown Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Paxton Chadwick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Haven Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Seaward Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1