DISCOVERY AVENUE, IP2 8TD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 8TD

DISCOVERY AVENUE, IP2 8TD, Ipswich has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.37 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8TD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP2 postcode area, which has experienced 294 crimes and a crime rate of 9.07 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP2 8TD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8TD, encompassing approximately 3339 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

IP2 8TD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Discovery Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Bell Close with total crimes: 4

DISCOVERY AVENUE, IP2 8TD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1917.3772.73%
Violence and sexual offences185.6928.57%
Criminal damage and arson65.3950.00%
Vehicle crime51.800.00%
Other theft41.5033.33%
Public order31.20200.00%
Bicycle theft20.90100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.98-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour114.1922.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.29-55.56%
Shoplifting31.20200.00%
Other theft30.90-50.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.6912.50%
Other theft62.69500.00%
Other crime11.80-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.18-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson83.5960.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.40-14.29%
Other crime21.80100.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.28-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour75.6940.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.10-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.18-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson66.5920.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.80-16.67%
Other theft31.50-50.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.4768.75%
Other theft68.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.80-54.55%
Public order31.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.47-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson114.79175.00%
Other theft43.29300.00%
Burglary31.20200.00%
Drugs30.90200.00%
Public order30.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-66.67%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.98-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour65.69-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.8033.33%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.07-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour117.190.00%
Public order33.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-75.00%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.9611.54%
Criminal damage and arson128.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.5957.14%
Public order93.29350.00%
Other theft42.6933.33%
Other crime21.200.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.1723.81%
Criminal damage and arson97.79-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.69-63.16%
Other theft32.100.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.690.00%
Public order42.990.00%
Shoplifting31.200.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202411
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 202311
September 202311
August 20237
July 202319

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 20234
October 20233
September 202312
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
August 20232

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202414
May 202418
April 202412
March 202419
February 202422
January 202427
December 202316
November 202319
October 202324
September 202329
August 202326
July 202321

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20239
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Discovery Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bell Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 4. Station Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Washington Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bruff Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Barnard Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Little Whip Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Jamestown Boulevard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bath Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. New Cut West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Stoke Quay
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bulstrode Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Austin Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Croft Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Gresley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Vaughan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Little'S Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Bradley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Kenyon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Turin Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Felaw Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Tyler Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Peppercorn Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Holden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Virginia Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Johnson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cowell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. A137
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1