PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, IP2 8PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 8PZ

PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, IP2 8PZ, Ipswich has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.79 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8PZ 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 8PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8PZ, encompassing approximately 3453 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP2 8PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maidenhall Approach with total crimes: 9
  • Fernhayes Close with total crimes: 2
  • Maidenhall Green with total crimes: 2

PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, IP2 8PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7942.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.90200.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.05-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03100.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.110.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.0827.27%
Other theft34.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Public order20.58-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2422.22%
Public order53.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.50-35.71%
Other theft32.6150.00%
Public order30.87-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

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 offences149.5675.00%
Public order74.05600.00%
Other crime42.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16200.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.4733.33%
Burglary12.320.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.34-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences84.05-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.32100.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Public order10.58-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

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 offences147.53-33.33%
Public order44.05300.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Public order10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202428
June 202414
May 202411
April 20249
March 202414
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 8PZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Maidenhall Approach
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Fernhayes Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Laurelhayes
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Aberdare Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Montgomery Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Tenby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1