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

Overview of Crime in IP2 9BW

PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, IP2 9BW, Ipswich has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.37 per 1,000 population. This IP2 9BW 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 9BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 9BW, encompassing approximately 3266 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

IP2 9BW 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
  • Barleyhayes Close with total crimes: 1

PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, IP2 9BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences53.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-50.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences106.12-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson43.06100.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.49175.00%
Public order26.730.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.980.00%
Other theft22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.450.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9020.00%
Other theft41.840.00%
Public order21.22-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order54.90400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.5366.67%
Other crime31.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%

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 offences32.45-66.67%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8280.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.76-33.33%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.59-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.53200.00%
Other crime20.92-33.33%
Public order20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.43-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.760.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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 offences156.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.590.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202422
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 202315

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 9BW 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. Barleyhayes Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Laurelhayes
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Malmesbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Aberdare Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Montgomery Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Tenby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1