IP28 7LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP28 7LP

IP28 7LP, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.79 per 1,000 population. This IP28 7LP 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 7LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP28 7LP, encompassing approximately 2409 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

IP28 7LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldrich Place with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Emmanuel Close with total crimes: 2

IP28 7LP 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 offences1210.79100.00%
Shoplifting44.980.00%
Other theft31.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-60.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.07150.00%
Other theft42.07300.00%
Public order21.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.03-30.77%
Public order63.7350.00%
Shoplifting42.49300.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-77.78%
Robbery10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.8630.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.39125.00%
Public order43.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.15100.00%
Public order31.6650.00%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Public order20.83-60.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.6271.43%
Public order54.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-50.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Other theft20.83-50.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.79-22.22%
Public order52.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07100.00%
Other theft41.66100.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.03-47.06%
Public order53.73-28.57%
Other crime22.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.83-50.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.6913.33%
Public order77.050.00%
Shoplifting42.900.00%
Other theft21.66-50.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.3515.38%
Public order76.22133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.9066.67%
Other theft42.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.66200.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.96160.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.3950.00%
Public order31.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-50.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.050.00%
Public order42.070.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20249
June 202413
May 202410
April 20246
March 202412
February 20247
January 20249
December 202317
November 202315
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20249
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aldrich Place
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Emmanuel Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hanmer Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hereward Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Police Station Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. New Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Police Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Bunbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wake Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Pound Meadow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shrublands
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. St Andrew'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Recreation Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1