BIRKFIELD DRIVE, IP2 9JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 9JA

BIRKFIELD DRIVE, IP2 9JA, Ipswich has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.91 per 1,000 population. This IP2 9JA 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 9JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 9JA, encompassing approximately 4686 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

IP2 9JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Catherine'S Court with total crimes: 3
  • Plover Road with total crimes: 2
  • Magdalene Close with total crimes: 2

BIRKFIELD DRIVE, IP2 9JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.91-28.57%
Public order32.1350.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-60.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0766.67%
Vehicle crime41.07100.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Drugs10.43-80.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.7590.91%
Drugs54.48400.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-40.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-60.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.40-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.07150.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.1915.38%
Anti-social behaviour53.20400.00%
Public order31.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.76-18.75%
Public order42.77100.00%
Possession of weapons30.850.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.83-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.4133.33%
Other theft30.85-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-50.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.26-18.18%
Other theft53.84400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In January 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 offences226.40-12.00%
Public order24.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-33.33%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.7538.89%
Criminal damage and arson55.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-40.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.84150.00%
Theft from the person21.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Public order20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.9060.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.12400.00%
Other theft41.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.200.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202421
June 202411
May 202415
April 202413
March 202416
February 202418
January 202422
December 202325
November 202318
October 202324
September 202315

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Catherine'S Court
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Plover Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Magdalene Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Peterhouse Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lakeside Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Annbrook Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Gannet Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Lakeside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grebe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bittern Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Fitzwilliam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Newnham Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sandpiper Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dunlin Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Barton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Woodlark Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1