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

Overview of Crime in IP2 8LE

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8LE, Ipswich has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8LE 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 8LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8LE, encompassing approximately 2133 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP2 8LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maidenhall Approach with total crimes: 9
  • Wherstead Road with total crimes: 2
  • Maidenhall Green with total crimes: 2

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4466.67%
Public order24.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.7850.00%
Vehicle crime28.440.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.319.09%
Anti-social behaviour35.62-50.00%
Other theft31.41-40.00%
Public order21.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.5357.14%
Anti-social behaviour65.16100.00%
Other theft52.810.00%
Public order42.34300.00%
Possession of weapons21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-60.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.44-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson53.28150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3450.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.6562.50%
Anti-social behaviour26.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.75-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-33.33%
Public order10.94-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.97-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.75200.00%
Public order21.41-50.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.3175.00%
Public order46.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-75.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.97-65.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.75-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Public order21.41-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.780.00%
Public order32.340.00%
Other theft11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202418
June 202412
May 202411
April 20247
March 202413
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 202314
October 20238
September 202323

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maidenhall Approach
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wherstead Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Maidenhall Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. La Salle Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Virginia Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Rapier Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1