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

Overview of Crime in IP2 8LG

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8LG, Ipswich has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.03 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8LG 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 8LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8LG, encompassing approximately 1650 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP2 8LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wherstead Road with total crimes: 2
  • Maidenhall Green with total crimes: 2
  • Rapier Street with total crimes: 1

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.030.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%

In June 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 offences66.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.63-60.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.0966.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.03100.00%
Other theft32.42200.00%
Public order21.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-75.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.82-66.67%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In March 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 offences68.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.630.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.820.00%
Public order11.210.00%

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 offences23.03-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.240.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.270.00%
Public order34.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.480.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Other theft11.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 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
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
September 202314

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 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
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wherstead Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Maidenhall Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Rapier Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1