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

Overview of Crime in IP2 8JZ

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8JZ, Ipswich has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.56 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8JZ 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 8JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8JZ, encompassing approximately 3219 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

IP2 8JZ 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
  • Gresley Gardens with total crimes: 3

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.5627.27%
Public order54.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-20.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 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 offences117.77-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson53.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-70.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Other theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 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 offences1811.1838.46%
Anti-social behaviour105.5925.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Public order10.93-66.67%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.25-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.0414.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.48-33.33%
Other theft31.24-50.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.6675.00%
Other theft62.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8650.00%
Public order31.86200.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.45-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour42.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Other crime20.62-33.33%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.94-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson45.2833.33%
Other crime31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.0812.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2450.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7060.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.97300.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-80.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.63-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson103.11400.00%
Other theft33.110.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.560.00%
Vehicle crime45.280.00%
Public order41.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-60.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.56-45.16%
Anti-social behaviour75.28250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.17-37.50%
Public order31.550.00%
Theft from the person20.930.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.630.00%
Public order32.480.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 202310
November 20232
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202418
June 202413
May 202415
April 20249
March 202417
February 202418
January 202416
December 202310
November 202317
October 202317
September 202331

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP2 8JZ 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. Gresley Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wherstead Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. La Salle Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Station Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Peppercorn Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Virginia Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Croft Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Little Croft Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Jamestown Boulevard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Brickfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Discovery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rapier Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Washington Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1