IP1 9SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP1 9SB

IP1 9SB, Ipswich has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.34 per 1,000 population. This IP1 9SB 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 9SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP1 9SB, encompassing approximately 1363 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

IP1 9SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Friars Bridge Road with total crimes: 6
  • Gippeswyk Road with total crimes: 6

IP1 9SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.3472.73%
Criminal damage and arson613.9450.00%
Public order54.40-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.6733.33%
Shoplifting22.93100.00%
Theft from the person11.470.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.73-66.67%
Drugs10.730.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.14-54.17%
Public order88.07166.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.87-55.56%
Other theft32.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.20-40.00%
Possession of weapons22.20100.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2436.6784.62%
Criminal damage and arson917.60800.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.6025.00%
Public order33.67-25.00%
Other crime32.20200.00%
Other theft22.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-66.67%
Drugs10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.94-7.14%
Public order49.5333.33%
Other theft42.93-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.930.00%
Possession of weapons32.930.00%
Bicycle theft22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.67-6.67%
Other theft510.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.670.00%
Possession of weapons32.200.00%
Public order32.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft22.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Shoplifting11.47-50.00%
Drugs10.73-66.67%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.34-11.76%
Public order911.0080.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.600.00%
Drugs32.20200.00%
Other theft32.200.00%
Shoplifting22.200.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.200.00%
Public order512.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.670.00%
Other theft32.200.00%
Possession of weapons22.200.00%
Drugs11.47-80.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.6741.67%
Drugs512.4725.00%
Public order33.67-50.00%
Other theft32.20-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2050.00%
Bicycle theft12.200.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.94-42.86%
Public order68.80-25.00%
Other theft54.400.00%
Drugs43.670.00%
Shoplifting22.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-83.33%
Other crime10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2129.3431.25%
Public order815.40-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour65.87-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson24.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1641.0745.45%
Public order1111.7337.50%
Anti-social behaviour78.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.1320.00%
Other theft54.40400.00%
Bicycle theft33.670.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Theft from the person10.73-75.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Drugs10.73-75.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1137.410.00%
Public order88.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.130.00%
Drugs43.670.00%
Theft from the person42.930.00%
Possession of weapons32.930.00%
Shoplifting22.200.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Robbery11.470.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 202424
June 202413
May 202414
April 202415
March 202417
February 202417
January 202412
December 202321
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP1 9SB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 2. Friars Bridge Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gippeswyk Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Handford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Holman Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Russell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Canham Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Portman Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chancery Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cecilia Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Little Gipping Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Reavell Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1