WINGFIELD STREET, IP4 1AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 1AR

WINGFIELD STREET, IP4 1AR, Ipswich has recorded a total of 182 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 71.51 per 1,000 population. This IP4 1AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP4 postcode area, which has experienced 243 crimes and a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP4 1AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 1AR, encompassing approximately 2545 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP4 1AR area, explore the IP4 1AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (-34.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-31.91% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (150.00% increase)

IP4 1AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lloyds Avenue with total crimes: 20
  • Dogs Head Street with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17

WINGFIELD STREET, IP4 1AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6671.51-34.00%
Shoplifting3225.93-31.91%
Criminal damage and arson2512.57150.00%
Public order199.82-32.14%
Other theft87.46-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour73.14-61.11%
Drugs52.750.00%
Other crime51.96-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.96300.00%
Burglary31.57200.00%
Possession of weapons31.18200.00%
Theft from the person31.180.00%
Bicycle theft21.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10095.0821.95%
Shoplifting4739.2923.68%
Public order2818.4721.74%
Other theft1811.0080.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.0763.64%
Criminal damage and arson107.07-23.08%
Other crime73.9375.00%
Drugs52.750.00%
Theft from the person31.96-57.14%
Robbery31.18200.00%
Burglary11.18-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8281.331.23%
Shoplifting3832.22-9.52%
Public order2314.9321.05%
Criminal damage and arson139.0462.50%
Anti-social behaviour115.11-8.33%
Other theft104.32-23.08%
Theft from the person73.9316.67%
Burglary52.75150.00%
Drugs51.96-37.50%
Possession of weapons51.96150.00%
Other crime41.960.00%
Bicycle theft21.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Robbery10.39-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8180.54-4.71%
Shoplifting4231.82-10.64%
Public order1916.50-9.52%
Other theft137.4644.44%
Anti-social behaviour125.1120.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.71-61.90%
Drugs83.1460.00%
Theft from the person63.140.00%
Robbery42.36100.00%
Bicycle theft41.5733.33%
Other crime41.570.00%
Possession of weapons21.570.00%
Burglary20.79-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8585.6513.33%
Shoplifting4733.40-33.80%
Criminal damage and arson2118.4716.67%
Public order218.25-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.25-9.09%
Other theft93.9328.57%
Theft from the person63.54500.00%
Drugs52.36-16.67%
Burglary41.960.00%
Bicycle theft31.57200.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Possession of weapons21.18-50.00%
Robbery20.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7589.971.35%
Shoplifting7129.4751.06%
Public order2527.908.70%
Criminal damage and arson189.82-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.07-8.33%
Other theft74.32-46.15%
Drugs62.75200.00%
Other crime42.36300.00%
Burglary41.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.570.00%
Robbery21.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.39-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7482.9010.45%
Shoplifting4729.0727.03%
Public order2318.47-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson209.0466.67%
Other theft137.8630.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.11-40.00%
Burglary64.71500.00%
Theft from the person52.36-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.96100.00%
Drugs21.57-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.79-33.33%
Robbery10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6780.54-11.84%
Shoplifting3726.32-37.29%
Public order3014.5457.89%
Anti-social behaviour2011.79122.22%
Criminal damage and arson127.860.00%
Other theft104.71-16.67%
Drugs93.9312.50%
Theft from the person63.54-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Bicycle theft31.5750.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Other crime20.79-60.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Burglary10.79-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7685.650.00%
Shoplifting5929.8647.50%
Public order1923.18-13.64%
Other theft127.46-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson124.71-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour94.71-25.00%
Theft from the person83.540.00%
Drugs83.1460.00%
Other crime53.14400.00%
Burglary41.9633.33%
Bicycle theft21.57-33.33%
Robbery20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7678.97-2.56%
Shoplifting4029.86-25.93%
Public order2215.72-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson148.64-30.00%
Other theft135.50-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour125.11-14.29%
Theft from the person84.71100.00%
Drugs53.14-37.50%
Burglary31.96200.00%
Bicycle theft31.1850.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other crime10.39-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7893.120.00%
Shoplifting5430.650.00%
Public order2621.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson2010.220.00%
Other theft177.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.680.00%
Drugs85.500.00%
Possession of weapons63.140.00%
Other crime42.360.00%
Theft from the person41.570.00%
Robbery21.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 173 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202410
July 202413
June 20248
May 202421
April 202418
March 202420
February 202412
January 202412
December 202314
November 202320

A total of 860 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 2024100
July 202482
June 202481
May 202485
April 202475
March 202474
February 202467
January 202476
December 202376
November 202378

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 202411
June 202412
May 202410
April 202411
March 202412
February 202420
January 20249
December 202312
November 202314

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 202410
June 202413
May 20249
April 20247
March 202413
February 202410
January 202412
December 202313
November 202317

A total of 255 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202428
July 202423
June 202419
May 202421
April 202425
March 202423
February 202430
January 202419
December 202322
November 202326

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 514 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202447
July 202438
June 202442
May 202447
April 202471
March 202447
February 202437
January 202459
December 202340
November 202354

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP4 1AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lloyds Avenue
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Dogs Head Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. B1076
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Providence Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Silent Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 10. King Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Upper Brook Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Northgate Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Blackfriars Court
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 15. Shire Hall Yard
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 16. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. St Margaret'S Plain
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tower Ramparts
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Crown Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 20. Navarre Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Fore Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Upper Orwell Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. St Nicholas Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cutler Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Lower Brook Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Coytes Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Great Colman Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cobbold Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Tudor Place
    Total1
    Burglary1