IP2 8AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 8AE

IP2 8AE, Ipswich has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.82 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP2 postcode area, which has experienced 239 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP2 8AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8AE, encompassing approximately 3229 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP2 8AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Barnard Square with total crimes: 8
  • Friars Bridge Road with total crimes: 6

IP2 8AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.53100.00%
Public order62.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.133.03%
Public order610.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-50.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Theft from the person30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-40.00%
Other theft20.93-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.2233.33%
Other theft72.48-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.1720.00%
Public order61.8620.00%
Vehicle crime51.860.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.654.76%
Other theft86.8114.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.48-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.8625.00%
Public order51.55-16.67%
Shoplifting41.5533.33%
Possession of weapons21.24-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.585.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.50133.33%
Other theft72.17250.00%
Public order62.1720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86-33.33%
Shoplifting31.2450.00%
Possession of weapons30.93200.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.1920.00%
Public order51.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Drugs20.62-33.33%
Other theft20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.034.17%
Public order57.74-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.55-28.57%
Possession of weapons31.55200.00%
Drugs30.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Theft from the person20.930.00%
Other theft20.62-50.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.34-17.24%
Criminal damage and arson77.4316.67%
Public order62.17-40.00%
Drugs41.860.00%
Other theft41.24-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-25.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.537.41%
Public order108.980.00%
Other theft93.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.86-60.00%
Drugs41.24100.00%
Possession of weapons41.240.00%
Shoplifting41.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.36-16.67%
Public order103.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.10-18.18%
Other theft62.7920.00%
Burglary21.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-50.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.708.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.72120.00%
Public order103.4111.11%
Other theft53.10150.00%
Vehicle crime41.55300.00%
Bicycle theft31.240.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Theft from the person20.93-50.00%
Drugs20.62-75.00%
Shoplifting20.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.84-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour127.74-7.69%
Public order93.720.00%
Drugs82.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.48-58.33%
Shoplifting41.55300.00%
Theft from the person41.240.00%
Other crime31.24200.00%
Robbery20.93-33.33%
Other theft20.62-71.43%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2926.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.030.00%
Public order93.720.00%
Other theft72.790.00%
Burglary32.170.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 202312
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 202311
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 202410
December 202310
November 202310
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202434
July 202433
June 202422
May 202421
April 202420
March 202425
February 202424
January 202429
December 202327
November 202327
October 202325
September 202329

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP2 8AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Barnard Square
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 3. Friars Bridge Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bradley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bulstrode Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 6. Stoke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Chesham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Cutler Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Bell Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Chancery Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Station Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gower Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Austin Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Selwyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Burrell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cecilia Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Cardinal Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Martin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Turin Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1