IP2 8PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 8PY

IP2 8PY, Ipswich has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8PY 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 8PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8PY, encompassing approximately 3341 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

IP2 8PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maidenhall Approach with total crimes: 9
  • Belstead Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fernhayes Close with total crimes: 2

IP2 8PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1850.00%
Other theft33.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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 offences148.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.190.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202427
June 202416
May 202413
April 202410
March 202414
February 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 202314
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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 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 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maidenhall Approach
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Belstead Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Fernhayes Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maidenhall Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. La Salle Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Salmet Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Barleyhayes Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Laurelhayes
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Aberdare Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Montgomery Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Tenby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1