IP4 1DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 1DX

IP4 1DX, Ipswich has recorded a total of 193 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 96.79 per 1,000 population. This IP4 1DX 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 1DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 1DX, encompassing approximately 1994 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (-27.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)

IP4 1DX 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

IP4 1DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7096.79-33.33%
Shoplifting3535.10-27.08%
Criminal damage and arson2617.55160.00%
Public order1913.04-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour99.53-47.06%
Other theft74.51-58.82%
Other crime63.510.00%
Drugs53.01-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.51400.00%
Possession of weapons32.5150.00%
Theft from the person31.50-25.00%
Robbery21.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.00100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105123.8738.16%
Shoplifting4852.6623.08%
Public order2624.0718.18%
Anti-social behaviour1713.0470.00%
Other theft178.5354.55%
Criminal damage and arson108.53-33.33%
Other crime65.01100.00%
Drugs63.0120.00%
Theft from the person43.01-42.86%
Robbery42.01300.00%
Possession of weapons22.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76102.30-13.64%
Shoplifting3938.11-11.36%
Public order2219.564.76%
Criminal damage and arson1511.0366.67%
Other theft117.52-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour105.52-9.09%
Theft from the person75.010.00%
Possession of weapons63.51100.00%
Drugs53.01-37.50%
Burglary42.51100.00%
Bicycle theft32.01-50.00%
Other crime31.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Robbery11.00-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88110.337.32%
Shoplifting4444.13-13.73%
Public order2122.0710.53%
Other theft1310.5318.18%
Anti-social behaviour116.52-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson95.52-55.00%
Drugs84.5160.00%
Theft from the person74.010.00%
Bicycle theft63.5150.00%
Robbery43.0133.33%
Other crime42.010.00%
Possession of weapons32.0150.00%
Burglary21.50-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82113.3415.49%
Shoplifting5141.12-30.14%
Criminal damage and arson2025.5817.65%
Public order1910.03-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour159.5325.00%
Other theft117.5257.14%
Theft from the person75.52250.00%
Drugs53.51-16.67%
Bicycle theft42.51300.00%
Vehicle crime42.01300.00%
Burglary32.010.00%
Robbery31.50200.00%
Possession of weapons21.50-60.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting73114.3458.70%
Violence and sexual offences7136.6112.70%
Public order2635.61-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson1713.04-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour128.53-14.29%
Other theft76.02-46.15%
Drugs63.5120.00%
Possession of weapons53.0125.00%
Burglary32.51-50.00%
Other crime31.50200.00%
Theft from the person21.50-66.67%
Robbery11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63103.81-7.35%
Shoplifting4631.5915.00%
Public order2723.07-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson1813.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.03-33.33%
Other theft137.0230.00%
Burglary66.52500.00%
Theft from the person63.010.00%
Drugs53.01-37.50%
Possession of weapons42.51100.00%
Bicycle theft22.01-50.00%
Robbery11.00-66.67%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68105.81-9.33%
Shoplifting4034.10-35.48%
Public order3020.0657.89%
Anti-social behaviour2115.04110.00%
Criminal damage and arson1210.5320.00%
Other theft106.020.00%
Drugs85.01-11.11%
Theft from the person64.01-40.00%
Vehicle crime43.01300.00%
Bicycle theft42.0133.33%
Robbery32.010.00%
Possession of weapons21.50-50.00%
Other crime21.00-60.00%
Burglary11.00-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75112.84-6.25%
Shoplifting6237.6151.22%
Public order1931.09-13.64%
Other theft109.53-23.08%
Theft from the person105.0125.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson105.01-33.33%
Drugs95.0180.00%
Other crime54.51150.00%
Possession of weapons42.51300.00%
Burglary42.01100.00%
Bicycle theft32.010.00%
Robbery31.5050.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80105.312.56%
Shoplifting4140.12-24.07%
Public order2220.56-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson1511.03-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour157.52-28.57%
Other theft137.52-7.14%
Theft from the person86.52100.00%
Drugs54.01-44.44%
Bicycle theft32.5150.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Robbery21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-83.33%

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 offences78120.86-10.34%
Shoplifting5439.12-1.82%
Public order2827.08-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour2114.0461.54%
Criminal damage and arson1910.5358.33%
Other theft149.5355.56%
Drugs97.02-10.00%
Possession of weapons64.51200.00%
Theft from the person43.01-33.33%
Other crime22.01-33.33%
Burglary21.00-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Robbery10.50-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87123.370.00%
Shoplifting5543.630.00%
Public order3827.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour1319.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.520.00%
Drugs106.020.00%
Other theft95.010.00%
Theft from the person64.510.00%
Bicycle theft43.010.00%
Other crime32.010.00%
Burglary31.500.00%
Robbery31.500.00%
Possession of weapons21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202410
July 202415
June 20249
May 202420
April 202417
March 202418
February 202412
January 202410
December 202315
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 943 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 2024105
July 202476
June 202488
May 202482
April 202471
March 202463
February 202468
January 202475
December 202380
November 202378
October 202387

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 297 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202426
July 202422
June 202421
May 202419
April 202426
March 202427
February 202430
January 202419
December 202322
November 202328
October 202338

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 202411
June 202413
May 202411
April 20247
March 202413
February 202410
January 202410
December 202313
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202410
June 202411
May 202415
April 202412
March 202414
February 202421
January 202410
December 202315
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 588 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202448
July 202439
June 202444
May 202451
April 202473
March 202446
February 202440
January 202462
December 202341
November 202354
October 202355

A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP4 1DX 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
    Total15
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    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. Friars Bridge Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Providence Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Silent Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 11. King Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper Brook Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Northgate Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Blackfriars Court
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 15. Shire Hall Yard
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 16. Westgate Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. St Margaret'S Plain
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tower Ramparts
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Crown Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 21. William Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Navarre Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Upper Orwell Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. St Nicholas Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cutler Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Lower Brook Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Curriers' Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Coytes Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Great Colman Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1