MELPLASH CLOSE, IP3 8QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP3 8QN

MELPLASH CLOSE, IP3 8QN, Ipswich has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 population. This IP3 8QN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP3 postcode area, which has experienced 223 crimes and a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP3 8QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP3 8QN, encompassing approximately 1648 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP3 8QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathlands Park with total crimes: 2
  • Winfrith Road with total crimes: 2
  • Claverton Way with total crimes: 1

MELPLASH CLOSE, IP3 8QN 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.850.00%
Public order22.430.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.64200.00%
Shoplifting21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.82100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.820.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.820.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20243
October 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP3 8QN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heathlands Park
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Winfrith Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Claverton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wadhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lewes Close
    Total1
    Public order1