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

Overview of Crime in IP2 8JR

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8JR, Ipswich has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.74 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8JR 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 8JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8JR, encompassing approximately 3532 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

IP2 8JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maidenhall Approach with total crimes: 9
  • Bradley Street with total crimes: 5
  • Tyler Street with total crimes: 4

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2112.7440.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.9475.00%
Public order51.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.25133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-75.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Other theft20.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.1517.65%
Anti-social behaviour165.6677.78%
Vehicle crime44.530.00%
Other theft41.13-20.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-40.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.02-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour94.8112.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.55-37.50%
Other theft51.42-37.50%
Public order31.42-25.00%
Shoplifting30.85200.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.0063.64%
Anti-social behaviour85.10100.00%
Other theft82.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2660.00%
Public order42.26300.00%
Possession of weapons31.130.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.49-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson53.1125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4233.33%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other crime20.57-33.33%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.04-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson45.3833.33%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-25.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.62-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour45.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.1753.33%
Other theft46.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.13100.00%
Drugs21.13-33.33%
Public order20.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-90.91%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.17-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson114.25266.67%
Public order43.1133.33%
Other crime31.1350.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Drugs30.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.04-9.52%
Vehicle crime45.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-40.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.550.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 202311
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 202420
June 202417
May 202418
April 202411
March 202419
February 202421
January 202423
December 202315
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202416
June 20249
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

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
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maidenhall Approach
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bradley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Tyler Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Gresley Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Wherstead Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. La Salle Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Station Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Purplett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Peppercorn Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Virginia Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Croft Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Little Croft Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Turin Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Jamestown Boulevard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Brickfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Discovery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rapier Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Washington Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1