IP2 8PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 8PL

IP2 8PL, Ipswich has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8PL 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 8PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8PL, encompassing approximately 2880 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

IP2 8PL 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

IP2 8PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6022.22%
Criminal damage and arson33.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.90-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson23.120.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.0383.33%
Vehicle crime27.640.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.980.00%
Other theft44.17-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Public order20.69-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.17133.33%
Other theft52.43150.00%
Public order51.7466.67%
Possession of weapons21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.98-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson52.7866.67%
Public order31.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0450.00%
Other theft21.04-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In March 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 offences1411.1175.00%
Public order44.86300.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.8214.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.78-33.33%
Public order10.690.00%

In January 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 offences74.86-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.25-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.12200.00%
Public order21.04-60.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6887.50%
Public order55.21400.00%
Burglary21.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.86-68.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Public order10.69-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.680.00%
Public order41.740.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202422
June 202412
May 202412
April 20248
March 202414
February 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 202315
October 20238
September 202325

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 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 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
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
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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 8PL 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. Barleyhayes Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Aberdare Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Little Croft Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Rapier Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1