IP28 7FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP28 7FQ

IP28 7FQ, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.10 per 1,000 population. This IP28 7FQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP28 postcode area, which has experienced 124 crimes and a crime rate of 4.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP28 7FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP28 7FQ, encompassing approximately 1655 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

IP28 7FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldrich Place with total crimes: 5
  • Wamil Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

IP28 7FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.1071.43%
Shoplifting47.250.00%
Other theft32.42-40.00%
Public order21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.8916.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.23150.00%
Other theft53.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.02100.00%
Public order21.21-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.50-40.00%
Public order53.6225.00%
Shoplifting43.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.42-66.67%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.50-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson66.04200.00%
Public order43.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.42-33.33%
Shoplifting11.21-66.67%
Other crime10.600.00%

In May 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 offences1315.7185.71%
Public order37.8550.00%
Shoplifting31.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81100.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.25-22.22%
Public order24.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.5080.00%
Public order35.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.81100.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Shoplifting21.21100.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order512.69-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.0225.00%
Other theft33.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order612.0820.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.62-73.33%
Burglary22.420.00%
Shoplifting21.21-50.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.92-11.76%
Public order59.060.00%
Shoplifting43.020.00%
Other theft22.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.5413.33%
Criminal damage and arson610.27100.00%
Public order53.6266.67%
Other theft33.020.00%
Drugs11.810.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In October 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 offences1514.50275.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.060.00%
Public order31.810.00%
Theft from the person11.810.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.650.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 202413
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245
January 20244
December 202315
November 202317
October 202315
September 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP28 7FQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Aldrich Place
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Wamil Walk
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Hereward Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Police Station Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. New Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bridewell Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Pound Meadow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shrublands
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. St Andrew'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Recreation Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1