IP4 1DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 1DY

IP4 1DY, Ipswich has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.31 per 1,000 population. This IP4 1DY 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 1DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 1DY, encompassing approximately 2848 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-35.16% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)

IP4 1DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dogs Head Street with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

IP4 1DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5952.31-35.16%
Criminal damage and arson2020.7166.67%
Public order197.02-9.52%
Shoplifting176.67-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour85.97-63.64%
Other theft72.81-46.15%
Drugs52.46400.00%
Vehicle crime41.76300.00%
Burglary31.400.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%
Theft from the person20.70-50.00%
Other crime10.70-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9169.8642.19%
Anti-social behaviour2231.95100.00%
Public order217.72-4.55%
Shoplifting217.3761.54%
Other theft137.3730.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.56-7.69%
Other crime64.21100.00%
Theft from the person42.11-42.86%
Burglary31.400.00%
Robbery31.05200.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-50.00%
Drugs10.35-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6455.12-13.51%
Public order2222.4746.67%
Criminal damage and arson137.7244.44%
Shoplifting134.56-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour114.5622.22%
Other theft103.86-23.08%
Theft from the person73.5140.00%
Drugs52.46-28.57%
Burglary31.760.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Possession of weapons31.0550.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Robbery10.70-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7457.57-1.33%
Shoplifting2425.980.00%
Public order158.43-11.76%
Other theft135.2785.71%
Anti-social behaviour94.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.16-55.00%
Drugs73.1640.00%
Theft from the person52.4625.00%
Robbery41.760.00%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.70-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7561.7922.95%
Shoplifting2426.33-44.19%
Criminal damage and arson208.4311.11%
Public order177.02-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour95.970.00%
Other theft73.160.00%
Burglary52.4625.00%
Drugs51.760.00%
Vehicle crime41.760.00%
Theft from the person41.40300.00%
Bicycle theft31.40200.00%
Possession of weapons21.05-50.00%
Other crime10.70-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6163.89-11.59%
Shoplifting4321.4143.33%
Public order2115.1010.53%
Criminal damage and arson187.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.32-30.77%
Other theft73.16-30.00%
Drugs52.4625.00%
Other crime41.76300.00%
Robbery41.40300.00%
Burglary41.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.400.00%
Bicycle theft11.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.35-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6962.4915.00%
Shoplifting3024.2236.36%
Public order1910.53-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson156.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.27-38.10%
Other theft104.5666.67%
Burglary63.51500.00%
Possession of weapons42.1133.33%
Drugs41.40-50.00%
Theft from the person31.40-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Robbery10.70-50.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6061.08-4.76%
Public order2821.06100.00%
Shoplifting229.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.72162.50%
Criminal damage and arson107.37-23.08%
Drugs83.5114.29%
Other theft62.81-40.00%
Theft from the person42.110.00%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Possession of weapons31.4050.00%
Other crime31.05-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.05100.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6361.08-3.08%
Shoplifting4422.1257.14%
Public order1415.45-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson134.91-13.33%
Other theft104.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.51-27.27%
Drugs72.8140.00%
Theft from the person42.46-42.86%
Other crime41.40300.00%
Possession of weapons21.40100.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.70-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6560.031.56%
Shoplifting2822.82-12.50%
Public order229.83-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson157.72-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour115.27-31.25%
Other theft103.86-37.50%
Theft from the person73.51250.00%
Drugs52.46-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.70100.00%
Other crime10.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6467.05-8.57%
Shoplifting3222.473.23%
Public order2411.23-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson218.4375.00%
Other theft167.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.6260.00%
Drugs75.62-30.00%
Other crime32.4650.00%
Possession of weapons31.05-25.00%
Theft from the person21.05-33.33%
Robbery10.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7065.30-13.58%
Shoplifting3124.5719.23%
Public order2710.883.85%
Criminal damage and arson129.48-33.33%
Drugs104.2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.51-69.70%
Other theft83.51-38.46%
Possession of weapons42.8133.33%
Theft from the person31.40-40.00%
Robbery31.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.70-60.00%
Other crime20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.70-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8181.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour3328.440.00%
Public order2611.580.00%
Shoplifting269.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson189.130.00%
Other theft136.320.00%
Drugs64.560.00%
Burglary52.110.00%
Bicycle theft51.760.00%
Theft from the person51.760.00%
Robbery41.760.00%
Other crime31.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Possession of weapons31.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 196 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
July 202413
June 20249
May 202420
April 202418
March 202415
February 202410
January 202413
December 202315
November 202321
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 275 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202422
June 202415
May 202417
April 202421
March 202419
February 202428
January 202414
December 202322
November 202324
October 202327
September 202326

A total of 896 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202491
July 202464
June 202474
May 202475
April 202461
March 202469
February 202460
January 202463
December 202365
November 202364
October 202370
September 202381

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202422
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 20249
March 202413
February 202421
January 20248
December 202311
November 202316
October 202310
September 202333

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410
June 202413
May 20247
April 20247
March 202410
February 20246
January 202410
December 202310
November 202316
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 355 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202413
June 202424
May 202424
April 202443
March 202430
February 202422
January 202444
December 202328
November 202332
October 202331
September 202326

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dogs Head Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. B1076
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Silent Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 9. Upper Brook Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Northgate Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Coprolite Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blanche Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Wells Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fore Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Upper Orwell Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. St Nicholas Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cutler Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Lower Brook Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Great Colman Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cobbold Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Tudor Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Cobden Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Silk Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. St Helens Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1