IP4 1EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 1EF

IP4 1EF, Ipswich has recorded a total of 200 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 90.42 per 1,000 population. This IP4 1EF 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 1EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 1EF, encompassing approximately 2211 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (-34.51% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (-29.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (116.67% increase)

IP4 1EF 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 1EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7490.42-34.51%
Shoplifting3333.45-29.79%
Criminal damage and arson2614.92116.67%
Public order2011.75-25.93%
Other theft99.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.07-63.16%
Other crime63.160.00%
Drugs52.71-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.260.00%
Burglary42.260.00%
Robbery41.810.00%
Theft from the person31.810.00%
Possession of weapons21.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113115.2839.51%
Shoplifting4751.0917.50%
Public order2721.258.00%
Anti-social behaviour1912.21111.11%
Other theft188.5963.64%
Criminal damage and arson128.14-7.69%
Other crime65.43100.00%
Drugs62.71-14.29%
Robbery42.71300.00%
Theft from the person31.81-57.14%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8196.30-10.99%
Shoplifting4036.62-6.98%
Public order2518.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson1311.3062.50%
Other theft115.88-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.97-18.18%
Drugs74.07-12.50%
Theft from the person73.1616.67%
Possession of weapons63.16100.00%
Burglary52.71150.00%
Bicycle theft32.260.00%
Other crime31.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Robbery10.90-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9197.652.25%
Shoplifting4341.14-14.00%
Public order2019.4411.11%
Other theft129.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.4310.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.97-65.22%
Drugs83.6260.00%
Theft from the person63.620.00%
Robbery52.7166.67%
Other crime42.260.00%
Possession of weapons31.810.00%
Bicycle theft31.36-25.00%
Burglary21.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89103.9820.27%
Shoplifting5040.24-31.51%
Criminal damage and arson2322.6021.05%
Public order1810.40-30.77%
Other theft128.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.43-28.57%
Theft from the person64.52200.00%
Drugs52.710.00%
Burglary42.26-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.81300.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Possession of weapons31.36-25.00%
Robbery31.3650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74106.69-9.76%
Shoplifting7333.4558.70%
Public order2633.00-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson1911.75-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour148.597.69%
Other theft86.33-38.46%
Burglary53.62-28.57%
Drugs52.26150.00%
Possession of weapons42.260.00%
Other crime31.81200.00%
Robbery21.36100.00%
Theft from the person20.90-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.90-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82102.1715.49%
Shoplifting4637.0715.00%
Public order2720.80-12.90%
Criminal damage and arson2112.2190.91%
Anti-social behaviour139.49-40.91%
Other theft135.888.33%
Burglary75.880.00%
Theft from the person63.160.00%
Possession of weapons42.71100.00%
Drugs21.81-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.90-50.00%
Robbery10.90-75.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7198.56-5.33%
Shoplifting4032.10-34.43%
Public order3118.0855.00%
Anti-social behaviour2214.01100.00%
Other theft129.959.09%
Criminal damage and arson115.43-21.43%
Drugs94.970.00%
Theft from the person64.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime42.71300.00%
Bicycle theft41.8133.33%
Robbery41.8133.33%
Possession of weapons21.81-33.33%
Other crime20.90-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75104.43-6.25%
Shoplifting6133.9148.78%
Public order2027.58-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson149.0416.67%
Other theft116.33-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.97-8.33%
Theft from the person104.9725.00%
Drugs94.5280.00%
Burglary54.07150.00%
Other crime52.26150.00%
Bicycle theft32.2650.00%
Robbery31.360.00%
Possession of weapons31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-50.00%

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 offences8092.23-5.88%
Shoplifting4136.17-24.07%
Public order2218.54-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour129.95-36.84%
Other theft125.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.43-33.33%
Theft from the person85.43100.00%
Drugs53.62-37.50%
Robbery32.26200.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Bicycle theft20.90-33.33%
Other crime20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.90-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85111.67-5.56%
Shoplifting5438.435.88%
Public order2824.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour1912.6672.73%
Criminal damage and arson188.5950.00%
Other theft158.1415.38%
Drugs86.78-11.11%
Possession of weapons73.62133.33%
Theft from the person43.16-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.81-25.00%
Other crime21.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Robbery10.90-66.67%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences90114.380.00%
Shoplifting5140.690.00%
Public order4223.060.00%
Other theft1318.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.430.00%
Drugs94.970.00%
Theft from the person64.070.00%
Bicycle theft42.710.00%
Possession of weapons31.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Other crime31.360.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Robbery31.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1005 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 2024113
July 202481
June 202491
May 202489
April 202474
March 202482
February 202471
January 202475
December 202380
November 202385
October 202390

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 306 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202427
July 202425
June 202420
May 202418
April 202426
March 202427
February 202431
January 202420
December 202322
November 202328
October 202342

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202412
July 202413
June 20248
May 202423
April 202419
March 202421
February 202411
January 202414
December 202312
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202411
June 202412
May 202412
April 20248
March 202413
February 202412
January 202411
December 202312
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
July 20249
June 202411
May 202410
April 202414
March 202413
February 202422
January 202411
December 202312
November 202319
October 202311

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 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 579 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202447
July 202440
June 202443
May 202450
April 202473
March 202446
February 202440
January 202461
December 202341
November 202354
October 202351

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP4 1EF 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. 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. Parking Area
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    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. Bolton Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Newton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Blanche Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Blackfriars Court
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 17. Shire Hall Yard
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 18. Westgate Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. St Margaret'S Plain
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tower Ramparts
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Crown Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 23. William Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Fonnereau Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Navarre Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 26. Cobbold Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Upper Orwell Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. St Nicholas Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cutler Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2