PLOVER ROAD, IP2 9NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 9NB

PLOVER ROAD, IP2 9NB, Ipswich has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.04 per 1,000 population. This IP2 9NB 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 9NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 9NB, encompassing approximately 4404 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP2 9NB area, explore the IP2 9NB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP2 9NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Daffodil Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hawthorn Drive with total crimes: 2

PLOVER ROAD, IP2 9NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences117.04-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour52.50-16.67%
Public order41.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-40.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.17-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour63.63500.00%
Vehicle crime51.36400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14-20.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.0822.22%
Public order55.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.140.00%
Drugs21.14100.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-92.31%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.2228.57%
Shoplifting134.0985.71%
Anti-social behaviour52.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.14150.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.49-17.65%
Shoplifting73.18133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.590.00%
Public order20.91-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.17-10.53%
Public order63.8620.00%
Other theft31.36-25.00%
Shoplifting30.68200.00%
Possession of weapons30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-60.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.54-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson54.310.00%
Public order51.1425.00%
Other theft41.14-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.9026.32%
Other theft75.45600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.36400.00%
Public order41.14100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.17-26.92%
Shoplifting54.31-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-40.00%
Drugs20.68-33.33%
Public order20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.7685.71%
Shoplifting175.90466.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.14400.00%
Drugs31.140.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Public order20.45-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences147.27-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour53.18150.00%
Public order41.14300.00%
Shoplifting30.91-50.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.170.00%
Shoplifting65.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202413
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 202317
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202422
June 202418
May 202414
April 202417
March 202419
February 202424
January 202419
December 202326
November 202314
October 202322

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Daffodil Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hawthorn Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Plover Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Magdalene Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Peterhouse Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lakeside Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Marsh Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Gannet Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lakeside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grebe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bittern Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Birkfield Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Fitzwilliam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Newnham Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sandpiper Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dunlin Road
    Total1
    Drugs1