DOWNING CLOSE, IP28 7PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP28 7PB

DOWNING CLOSE, IP28 7PB, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population. This IP28 7PB 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 7PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP28 7PB, encompassing approximately 3194 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP28 7PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thetford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Emmanuel Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hanmer Avenue with total crimes: 2

DOWNING CLOSE, IP28 7PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0150.00%
Other crime22.820.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.82-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.88200.00%

In July 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 offences75.64-36.36%
Public order22.190.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.51-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson63.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8833.33%
Public order21.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.51-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour34.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.32100.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.1454.55%
Public order45.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.57-50.00%
Public order43.44100.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.52-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson46.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-40.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.52107.14%
Anti-social behaviour59.0825.00%
Public order31.57-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Drugs10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6475.00%
Public order84.3860.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.20-33.33%
Public order52.50-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-25.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences129.080.00%
Public order63.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

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
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 202411
May 202414
April 202417
March 202417
February 202411
January 202422
December 202329
November 202314
October 20238
September 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 3 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
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thetford Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Emmanuel Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hanmer Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Pembroke Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hereward Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Nursery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Newnham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bunbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wake Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1