LINKS CLOSE, IP28 8SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP28 8SR

LINKS CLOSE, IP28 8SR, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of May 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.93 per 1,000 population. This IP28 8SR 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 8SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP28 8SR, encompassing approximately 52 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP28 8SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lark Close with total crimes: 2

LINKS CLOSE, IP28 8SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary137.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.970.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft118.970.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary256.900.00%
Other theft137.930.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft118.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in May 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP28 8SR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lark Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1