IP2 8LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 8LU

IP2 8LU, Ipswich has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.54 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8LU 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 8LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8LU, encompassing approximately 1320 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP2 8LU area, explore the IP2 8LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP2 8LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bostock Road with total crimes: 3
  • Tenby Road with total crimes: 1
  • Monmouth Close with total crimes: 1

IP2 8LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.54200.00%
Other theft22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.76-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.60133.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.270.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.79-66.67%
Other theft12.270.00%
Public order10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.36350.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.030.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In April 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 offences24.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.06-57.14%
Other theft22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-50.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.09133.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.30100.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Other crime11.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.5750.00%
Other theft22.27100.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.54-71.43%
Other crime11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.09-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.30100.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.600.00%
Other theft27.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Public order10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bostock Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tenby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Monmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Corporation Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1