IP28 9SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP28 9SJ

IP28 9SJ, West Suffolk has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population. This IP28 9SJ 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 9SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP28 9SJ, encompassing approximately 2778 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP28 9SJ 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

IP28 9SJ 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 Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.84200.00%
Drugs14.320.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.88-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

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 offences76.12-22.22%
Public order22.520.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.48-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson63.24100.00%
Possession of weapons12.160.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences137.2044.44%
Criminal damage and arson34.680.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2450.00%
Other theft21.080.00%

In March 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 offences64.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.12-11.11%
Public order32.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

In January 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 offences98.28-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson43.24100.00%
Public order21.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.5655.56%
Public order45.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.40-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2450.00%
Public order11.08-80.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5666.67%
Public order53.6025.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.400.00%
Public order42.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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
December 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 202413
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 202314
November 20239
October 202310
September 20236

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
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP28 9SJ 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. Hereward Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Nursery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wren Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Newnham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bunbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wake Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Pound Meadow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lark Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Pine Trees Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1