ST ANDREWS STREET, IP28 7HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP28 7HB

ST ANDREWS STREET, IP28 7HB, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.48 per 1,000 population. This IP28 7HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP28 postcode area, which has experienced 103 crimes and a crime rate of 3.44 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP28 7HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP28 7HB, encompassing approximately 1632 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

IP28 7HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Shrublands with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

ST ANDREWS STREET, IP28 7HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.68150.00%
Other theft53.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.06100.00%
Public order21.23-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order514.0925.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.06-60.00%
Shoplifting42.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.45-71.43%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.31-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson76.13250.00%
Public order44.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.45-33.33%
Shoplifting11.23-66.67%
Other crime10.610.00%

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 offences1315.9385.71%
Public order37.9650.00%
Shoplifting31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.96-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson24.29-50.00%
Public order21.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.510.00%
Public order32.45-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84100.00%
Other theft21.23-33.33%
Shoplifting21.23100.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In February 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 offences614.0950.00%
Public order53.68-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.06300.00%
Other theft32.4550.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%

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 order612.86-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences43.68-75.00%
Burglary22.450.00%
Shoplifting21.23-50.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.606.67%
Public order79.8040.00%
Shoplifting44.290.00%
Other theft22.45-33.33%
Drugs11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.1966.67%
Public order53.0625.00%
Other theft33.060.00%
Drugs11.840.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.31400.00%
Public order49.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.450.00%
Theft from the person11.840.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.450.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 202413
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 202316
November 202315
October 202315
September 20233

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. Shrublands
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 4. Aldrich Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. White Hart Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Pound Meadow Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bridewell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wamil Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mill Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. B1102
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Andrew'S Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1