WALTHAM CLOSE, IP2 9DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 9DJ

WALTHAM CLOSE, IP2 9DJ, Ipswich has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.69 per 1,000 population. This IP2 9DJ 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 9DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 9DJ, encompassing approximately 2979 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

IP2 9DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belstead Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lindisfarne Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fernhayes Close with total crimes: 2

WALTHAM CLOSE, IP2 9DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.34200.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.70-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.0150.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.70-41.67%
Public order22.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.37200.00%
Shoplifting14.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.680.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.69100.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime32.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0428.57%
Public order23.020.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences76.0440.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.35100.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other crime10.67-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.36-37.50%
Other crime31.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.36100.00%
Other theft12.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
December 20231
November 20233

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 9DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Belstead Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lindisfarne Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Fernhayes Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fountains Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Malmesbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Montgomery Road
    Total1
    Other theft1