IP2 8PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 8PY

IP2 8PY, Ipswich has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8PY 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 8PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8PY, encompassing approximately 3341 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-70.37% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

IP2 8PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornhayes Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Mallowhayes Close with total crimes: 1

IP2 8PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.49-70.37%
Criminal damage and arson42.39100.00%
Public order11.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.1868.75%
Drugs28.080.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.1823.08%
Criminal damage and arson34.790.00%
Other theft30.9050.00%
Public order20.90-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.0830.00%
Public order53.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.99-28.57%
Public order42.99-42.86%
Other theft31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.8875.00%
Public order74.19600.00%
Other crime42.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20200.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.8960.00%
Other theft12.390.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.49-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.19-42.86%
Other crime32.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences147.78-17.65%
Public order44.19300.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.1821.43%
Criminal damage and arson35.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Other theft10.600.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.08-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.1950.00%
Public order30.9050.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.490.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202427
June 202416
May 202413
April 202410
March 202414
February 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 202314
October 202317
September 202314
August 202315

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Thornhayes Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Mallowhayes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sagehayes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Laurelhayes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodspring Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Aberdare Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Swansea Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maidenhall Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Brecon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Other theft1