DEFOE ROAD, IP1 6SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 6SF

DEFOE ROAD, IP1 6SF, Ipswich has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population. This IP1 6SF 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 6SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 6SF, encompassing approximately 2666 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP1 6SF area, explore the IP1 6SF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP1 6SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limecroft Close with total crimes: 7
  • Heathercroft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Homer Close with total crimes: 2

DEFOE ROAD, IP1 6SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8887.50%
Shoplifting25.630.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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 offences85.25-20.00%
Other crime23.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.75-33.33%
Public order20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.25100.00%
Other crime33.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Shoplifting21.13100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Public order10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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 offences55.63-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%
Shoplifting11.13-50.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.88-50.00%
Public order53.380.00%
Burglary31.880.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.25260.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.75100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.50-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.38122.22%
Public order27.500.00%
Shoplifting10.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.00-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.3833.33%
Shoplifting31.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Shoplifting20.75-50.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.25100.00%
Shoplifting42.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.50-66.67%
Other crime10.38-75.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In September 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime44.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.130.00%
Public order21.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20245
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245
April 20249
March 202418
February 20245
January 202420
December 20239
November 202310
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Limecroft Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Heathercroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Homer Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Shenstone Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Macaulay Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ludlow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Carlyle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parnell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shirley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1