IP2 8DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 8DW

IP2 8DW, Ipswich has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.74 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8DW 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 8DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8DW, encompassing approximately 4787 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (2.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

IP2 8DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnard Square with total crimes: 8
  • Bradley Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bulstrode Road with total crimes: 4

IP2 8DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.742.86%
Anti-social behaviour77.52-22.22%
Public order51.4625.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.63-25.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.4140.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.31-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson71.88-12.50%
Public order41.46-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.84-33.33%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Other theft20.42-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.838.70%
Anti-social behaviour195.2272.73%
Criminal damage and arson83.9714.29%
Vehicle crime61.670.00%
Other theft61.2550.00%
Public order51.25150.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.80-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.300.00%
Other theft41.46-20.00%
Shoplifting30.8450.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.1143.75%
Anti-social behaviour124.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5116.67%
Other theft51.46150.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.42100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.77-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.250.00%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.444.17%
Criminal damage and arson65.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-20.00%
Public order40.840.00%
Vehicle crime40.84300.00%
Drugs30.8450.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.86-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson95.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.88-16.67%
Public order41.04-20.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Drugs20.42-33.33%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.21-75.00%
Other theft10.21-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.0421.43%
Other theft77.1016.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.25-57.14%
Public order51.25150.00%
Possession of weapons41.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.8450.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.16-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson145.85100.00%
Other theft62.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-66.67%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Other crime20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.32-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.06-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson71.8840.00%
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.720.00%
Drugs31.040.00%
Shoplifting30.630.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202419
June 202411
May 202412
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 202313

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 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202435
July 202425
June 202423
May 202423
April 202416
March 202425
February 202424
January 202434
December 202328
November 202329
October 202330

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20249
January 20246
December 202314
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
April 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barnard Square
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Bradley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bulstrode Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 4. Tyler Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Stoke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Chesham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Gresley Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Bell Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Virginia Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Gower Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Austin Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Selwyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Burrell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Martin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Croft Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Little Croft Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Turin Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Mather Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Jamestown Boulevard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Brickfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Discovery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rapier Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Washington Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1