PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, IP2 9BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 9BP

PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, IP2 9BP, Ipswich has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population. This IP2 9BP 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 9BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 9BP, encompassing approximately 3436 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP2 9BP 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
  • Maidenhall Green with total crimes: 2

PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, IP2 9BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.78-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.04-50.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.11-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson42.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.3176.92%
Public order26.690.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.2444.44%
Other theft23.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9528.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.62200.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.24-12.50%
Other theft42.040.00%
Public order21.16-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.98166.67%
Public order72.33600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.04300.00%
Other crime31.16200.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.62-66.67%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.62200.00%
Other crime20.87-33.33%
Public order20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.490.00%
Other crime30.870.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.1125.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.37-50.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.490.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202423
June 202413
May 20249
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20249
December 20239
November 202312
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 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
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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
October 20231

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP2 9BP 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. Maidenhall Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Barleyhayes Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Laurelhayes
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Malmesbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aberdare Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Montgomery Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Tenby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1