HEATHERCROFT ROAD, IP1 6QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 6QJ

HEATHERCROFT ROAD, IP1 6QJ, Ipswich has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This IP1 6QJ 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 6QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 6QJ, encompassing approximately 3525 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP1 6QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limecroft Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Chaucer Road with total crimes: 4

HEATHERCROFT ROAD, IP1 6QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.51112.50%
Public order34.8250.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.25-38.46%
Other crime22.27100.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.81-7.14%
Public order33.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.23180.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.9733.33%
Other crime31.13200.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Public order20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.52-47.37%
Public order52.840.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.81137.50%
Criminal damage and arson25.39-33.33%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 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 offences85.96-65.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.27200.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.79228.57%
Public order26.52100.00%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.52-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour41.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Shoplifting31.1350.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.0930.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.69300.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In October 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 offences106.810.00%
Shoplifting42.840.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202413
June 202414
May 20245
April 202410
March 202419
February 20248
January 202423
December 20237
November 202313
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP1 6QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Limecroft Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Chaucer Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heathercroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Homer Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Shenstone Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Macaulay Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Congreve Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carlyle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Parnell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shirley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1