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

Overview of Crime in IP2 8JP

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8JP, Ipswich has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.33 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8JP 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 8JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8JP, encompassing approximately 4427 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

IP2 8JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maidenhall Approach with total crimes: 9
  • Barnard Square with total crimes: 8
  • Bradley Street with total crimes: 5

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.3326.92%
Anti-social behaviour77.4516.67%
Public order61.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.754.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.58-66.67%
Public order41.3633.33%
Other theft20.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-60.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.4613.64%
Anti-social behaviour185.6563.64%
Criminal damage and arson74.0740.00%
Vehicle crime51.580.00%
Other theft41.130.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.97-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour114.9722.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.48-37.50%
Other theft41.13-50.00%
Public order30.90-25.00%
Shoplifting30.68200.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.5564.29%
Anti-social behaviour95.2050.00%
Other theft82.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.810.00%
Public order41.81300.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.26-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson83.1660.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8120.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other crime20.45-33.33%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.528.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.13-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Other crime30.9050.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.94-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson65.6520.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.36-33.33%
Public order20.90-60.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.2372.22%
Other theft67.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.36-54.55%
Public order51.1325.00%
Drugs21.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.84-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson114.07120.00%
Other theft42.48300.00%
Public order40.900.00%
Other crime30.9050.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.74-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.13-58.33%
Public order41.1333.33%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.87-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour126.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.71-60.00%
Public order31.36-70.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson157.680.00%
Public order103.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.260.00%
Other theft41.810.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202418
June 202411
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
July 202425
June 202422
May 202423
April 202414
March 202427
February 202425
January 202431
December 202318
November 202321
October 202328
September 202334

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 20235
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maidenhall Approach
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 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. 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. Austin Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Selwyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Martin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Croft Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Little Croft Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Turin Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Mather Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Jamestown Boulevard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Brickfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Discovery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rapier Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Washington Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1