WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 8JL

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8JL, Ipswich has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.42 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8JL 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 8JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8JL, encompassing approximately 4903 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

IP2 8JL 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

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.42-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour76.53-12.50%
Public order51.4325.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%

In August 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 offences3413.2547.83%
Anti-social behaviour86.93-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson71.630.00%
Public order41.43-20.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-40.00%
Other theft20.61-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.6972.73%
Criminal damage and arson73.8716.67%
Public order51.43150.00%
Vehicle crime51.020.00%
Other theft41.0233.33%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

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 offences2311.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.6910.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.24-25.00%
Shoplifting31.2250.00%
Other theft30.61-50.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.8353.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.040.00%
Other theft61.63200.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.97-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson83.0660.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6320.00%
Public order21.22-50.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.02-28.57%
Public order41.0233.33%
Vehicle crime40.82300.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.18-30.30%
Criminal damage and arson74.6916.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.43-33.33%
Public order30.82-40.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.0737.50%
Other theft66.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.22-45.45%
Public order51.2266.67%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.01-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson114.89175.00%
Other theft42.24300.00%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Public order30.6150.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-71.43%
Other crime20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.99-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour75.30-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Vehicle crime40.820.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Other crime20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.83-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour135.5162.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.65-71.43%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Public order30.61-66.67%
Other crime20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.140.00%
Public order92.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.840.00%
Other theft41.630.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202419
June 202411
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202434
July 202423
June 202423
May 202423
April 202415
March 202423
February 202423
January 202433
December 202324
November 202326
October 202327
September 202335

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 20234
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 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 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP2 8JL 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. Gresley Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Bell Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Station Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Purplett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Peppercorn Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Virginia Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Gower Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Austin Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Selwyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Martin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Croft Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Little Croft Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Turin Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Mather Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Jamestown Boulevard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Brickfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Discovery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rapier Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Washington Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1