IP1 6SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 6SG

IP1 6SG, Ipswich has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.20 per 1,000 population. This IP1 6SG 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 6SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 6SG, encompassing approximately 3046 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP1 6SG area, explore the IP1 6SG Area information page.
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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)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP1 6SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limecroft Close with total crimes: 7
  • Chaucer Road with total crimes: 4
  • Heathercroft Road with total crimes: 3

IP1 6SG 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.20112.50%
Shoplifting25.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.59-33.33%
Other theft22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In July 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 offences125.910.00%
Public order23.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.8820.00%
Other crime33.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Shoplifting20.98100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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 offences107.22-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson33.28200.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.22-38.89%
Public order43.610.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

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 offences187.22125.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.91-33.33%
Other theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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 offences85.91-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson32.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Shoplifting20.66100.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.50271.43%
Public order28.530.00%
Shoplifting10.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.56-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.31200.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.92200.00%
Shoplifting20.98-33.33%
Public order20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2466.67%
Shoplifting33.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-75.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.920.00%
Other crime41.970.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202412
June 202412
May 202410
April 202411
March 202418
February 20248
January 202426
December 20237
November 202315
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 6SG postcode area is presented below.

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