KIRKHAM CLOSE, IP2 9BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 9BD

KIRKHAM CLOSE, IP2 9BD, Ipswich has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.30 per 1,000 population. This IP2 9BD 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 9BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 9BD, encompassing approximately 2792 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

IP2 9BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belstead Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fernhayes Close with total crimes: 2
  • Stone Lodge Lane with total crimes: 1

KIRKHAM CLOSE, IP2 9BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.300.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.15400.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.5820.00%
Public order22.150.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.220.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5833.33%
Possession of weapons21.430.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.79200.00%
Other crime11.07-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime33.94200.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-80.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.8625.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP2 9BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Belstead Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Fernhayes Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stone Lodge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Salmet Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Barleyhayes Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Laurelhayes
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Malmesbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aberdare Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Montgomery Road
    Total1
    Other theft1