BELSTEAD AVENUE, IP2 8NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 8NS

BELSTEAD AVENUE, IP2 8NS, Ipswich has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.31 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8NS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP2 postcode area, which has experienced 254 crimes and a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP2 8NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8NS, encompassing approximately 3850 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

IP2 8NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bromley Close with total crimes: 5
  • Station Street with total crimes: 4
  • Selwyn Close with total crimes: 3

BELSTEAD AVENUE, IP2 8NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.31-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.1950.00%
Other theft30.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.47128.57%
Other theft48.3133.33%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Public order31.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences147.27-17.65%
Public order43.64-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-25.00%
Other theft30.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.52-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.1341.67%
Public order54.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.3033.33%
Other theft41.04100.00%
Possession of weapons41.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0450.00%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.05-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.12-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Other theft20.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Other crime20.52-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.57-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson53.90-16.67%
Other crime41.30300.00%
Other theft41.04300.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.53-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson64.42200.00%
Public order21.56-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.1729.41%
Other theft55.710.00%
Public order31.30-57.14%
Drugs30.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7850.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-75.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.43-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.4260.00%
Public order72.0840.00%
Other theft51.8225.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-50.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.2511.11%
Vehicle crime65.19500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.56-37.50%
Public order51.3025.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.30-20.00%
Other theft41.04100.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Theft from the person10.52-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.69-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson84.67-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.08150.00%
Public order41.300.00%
Theft from the person41.040.00%
Other theft21.04-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.710.00%
Other theft42.340.00%
Public order41.040.00%
Drugs31.040.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202432
June 202414
May 202417
April 202412
March 202415
February 202417
January 202422
December 202317
November 202320
October 202318
September 202322

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bromley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Station Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Selwyn Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Ipswich (Station)
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B1073
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Seymour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stoke Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Willoughby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sleaford Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Mallowhayes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sagehayes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brecon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Chesham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Rectory Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Luther Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Worsdell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Little'S Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bradley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A137
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1