ASH CLOSE, IP24 3HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP24 3HQ

ASH CLOSE, IP24 3HQ, Breckland has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.61 per 1,000 population. This IP24 3HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP24 postcode area, which has experienced 236 crimes and a crime rate of 8.16 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP24 3HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP24 3HQ, encompassing approximately 759 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

IP24 3HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stapleford Way with total crimes: 11
  • Ash Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fir Road with total crimes: 3

ASH CLOSE, IP24 3HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting731.6116.67%
Violence and sexual offences69.22-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour37.90200.00%
Public order23.950.00%
Vehicle crime22.630.00%
Other theft12.630.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences730.290.00%
Shoplifting69.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.90100.00%
Vehicle crime25.27100.00%
Public order22.630.00%
Possession of weapons12.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.32-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences730.29-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.22100.00%
Shoplifting37.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.950.00%
Public order22.63100.00%
Other theft22.630.00%
Vehicle crime12.630.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1030.2942.86%
Shoplifting413.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.95-33.33%
Other theft22.63100.00%
Bicycle theft12.630.00%
Public order11.32-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences727.66-12.50%
Shoplifting49.22-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.95-66.67%
Public order22.630.00%
Vehicle crime12.63-50.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Other theft11.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson948.73350.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.54100.00%
Shoplifting57.90400.00%
Other theft26.590.00%
Vehicle crime22.630.00%
Burglary22.630.00%
Drugs12.630.00%
Other crime11.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime318.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.95-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson22.630.00%
Public order22.630.00%
Drugs12.630.00%
Shoplifting11.32-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.98350.00%
Shoplifting411.85-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour35.270.00%
Public order23.950.00%
Other theft12.63-50.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Other crime11.320.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting925.0228.57%
Other theft211.850.00%
Public order22.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.63-60.00%
Possession of weapons12.630.00%
Drugs11.320.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting728.98-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour69.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.590.00%
Burglary22.630.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting922.39-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.85-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.950.00%
Public order22.630.00%
Theft from the person12.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1236.88-33.33%
Shoplifting1215.8171.43%
Anti-social behaviour315.81-25.00%
Drugs13.95-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1854.000.00%
Shoplifting723.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.220.00%
Drugs45.270.00%
Public order25.270.00%
Burglary22.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.630.00%
Possession of weapons22.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20249
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
December 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP24 3HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stapleford Way
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ash Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fir Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Laburnum Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Aspen Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elm Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oak Close
    Total1
    Drugs1