IP2 9LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 9LJ

IP2 9LJ, Ipswich has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 population. This IP2 9LJ 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 9LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 9LJ, encompassing approximately 2097 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP2 9LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gippeswyk Road with total crimes: 6
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 4
  • Holman Court with total crimes: 3

IP2 9LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.53-40.00%
Burglary34.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-66.67%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.87-16.67%
Public order37.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-40.00%
Other theft21.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.380.00%
Drugs21.91100.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.25-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour44.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.91100.00%
Possession of weapons41.91100.00%
Other theft31.9150.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.8722.22%
Public order35.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.10-25.00%
Public order34.290.00%
Drugs21.43100.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.96-7.69%
Public order35.72200.00%
Other theft31.43200.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.4430.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.91-50.00%
Drugs10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.92-16.67%
Drugs34.770.00%
Public order31.43-25.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.96-7.69%
Public order45.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.91200.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.6885.71%
Criminal damage and arson56.2066.67%
Public order42.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.910.00%
Other theft31.4350.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%
Drugs10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.730.00%
Public order63.340.00%
Theft from the person42.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Drugs31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202418
June 20249
May 202411
April 20249
March 202412
February 202413
January 202410
December 202312
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gippeswyk Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Holman Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Campion Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Primrose Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Reavell Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Stone Lodge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Salmet Close
    Total1
    Other theft1