THE DRIFT, IP3 9QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP3 9QN

THE DRIFT, IP3 9QN, Ipswich has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.74 per 1,000 population. This IP3 9QN 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 9QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP3 9QN, encompassing approximately 2255 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP3 9QN area, explore the IP3 9QN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

IP3 9QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Cheshire Close with total crimes: 4
  • Garland Close with total crimes: 4

THE DRIFT, IP3 9QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.5520.00%
Shoplifting52.66-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.2233.33%
Other theft31.7750.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.10400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.22-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-50.00%
Public order21.33-33.33%
Other theft20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.9716.67%
Shoplifting73.1040.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.10100.00%
Public order32.66200.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.20-25.00%
Shoplifting52.66-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Public order10.89-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.5333.33%
Shoplifting73.5575.00%
Vehicle crime33.100.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-33.33%
Other theft10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.210.00%
Shoplifting42.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.77200.00%
Other theft11.330.00%

In March 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 offences67.98-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.66200.00%
Shoplifting31.33-40.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.08100.00%
Shoplifting56.2166.67%
Other theft22.22100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.76-36.36%
Shoplifting33.10-57.14%
Drugs11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.64175.00%
Shoplifting74.8875.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.09-60.00%
Shoplifting41.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.430.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 202414
January 20247
December 202311
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP3 9QN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cheshire Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Garland Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Reid Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Halton Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Hilton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Gibson Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nicholson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bader Close
    Total1
    Other crime1