IP2 8DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 8DB

IP2 8DB, Ipswich has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.56 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8DB 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 8DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8DB, encompassing approximately 4241 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

IP2 8DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Barnard Square with total crimes: 8
  • Bradley Street with total crimes: 5

IP2 8DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.5614.71%
Anti-social behaviour99.1980.00%
Public order52.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-40.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.8521.43%
Criminal damage and arson58.02-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.18-54.55%
Other theft41.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.94-33.33%
Public order30.94-40.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.0921.74%
Anti-social behaviour116.6037.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.5940.00%
Vehicle crime61.650.00%
Public order51.4166.67%
Other theft51.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.9727.78%
Anti-social behaviour85.42-20.00%
Other theft51.89-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.1825.00%
Shoplifting41.1833.33%
Public order30.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.2620.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.24233.33%
Other theft62.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-20.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Public order30.7150.00%
Shoplifting30.7150.00%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.43-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.54-16.67%
Burglary31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Drugs10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.85-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.41-14.29%
Public order31.41-40.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Other crime20.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.50-21.88%
Criminal damage and arson75.8940.00%
Public order51.65-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-25.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.24-75.00%
Other theft10.24-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.2718.52%
Other theft77.54-12.50%
Public order71.65133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.38-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.3711.11%
Other theft82.36166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.89-28.57%
Public order31.1850.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.1515.38%
Criminal damage and arson97.07125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.12-41.67%
Vehicle crime41.650.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Other crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.47-75.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.130.00%
Drugs42.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Shoplifting30.940.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202434
July 202428
June 202423
May 202418
April 202415
March 202421
February 202425
January 202432
December 202327
November 202330
October 202326

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Barnard Square
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 3. Bradley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bulstrode Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 5. Tyler Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Stoke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Chesham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Gresley Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Bell Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Station Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Purplett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Peppercorn Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gower Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Austin Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Selwyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Burrell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Martin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Croft Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Little Croft Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Turin Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Mather Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Brickfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1