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

Overview of Crime in IP2 8LF

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8LF, Ipswich has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8LF 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 8LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8LF, encompassing approximately 1821 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP2 8LF 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 8LF 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.69233.33%
Criminal damage and arson15.490.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.29-72.73%
Public order11.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.240.00%
Vehicle crime26.040.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.8822.22%
Other theft36.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Public order10.55-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.8380.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.9466.67%
Other theft52.75400.00%
Public order52.75150.00%
Possession of weapons22.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.34-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2050.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.590.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.84200.00%
Public order13.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.29-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.59-27.27%
Public order24.39-60.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.43266.67%
Public order56.040.00%
Vehicle crime12.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.29-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.65-84.21%

In September 2023, 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 offences1915.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.430.00%
Public order42.200.00%
Other theft12.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 202411
June 202411
May 20249
April 20245
March 202412
February 20246
January 20242
December 20238
November 202311
October 20233
September 202319

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
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 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
September 20234

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP2 8LF 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. Rapier Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1