UPPER ORWELL STREET, IP4 1HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 1HP

UPPER ORWELL STREET, IP4 1HP, Ipswich has recorded a total of 145 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.38 per 1,000 population. This IP4 1HP 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 1HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 1HP, encompassing approximately 3682 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-32.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)

IP4 1HP 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
  • B1076 with total crimes: 12

UPPER ORWELL STREET, IP4 1HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5839.38-32.56%
Public order1915.75-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson195.1658.33%
Shoplifting165.16-23.81%
Other theft84.35-27.27%
Drugs62.17500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.63-68.42%
Vehicle crime41.63300.00%
Burglary31.09200.00%
Other crime20.81-66.67%
Theft from the person20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8650.7934.38%
Public order2123.360.00%
Shoplifting215.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.7072.73%
Criminal damage and arson125.16-14.29%
Other theft113.260.00%
Other crime62.99100.00%
Theft from the person41.63-50.00%
Robbery31.09200.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.27-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6444.27-11.11%
Public order2117.3850.00%
Shoplifting145.70-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson143.8016.67%
Other theft113.8010.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.9922.22%
Theft from the person82.9960.00%
Drugs72.170.00%
Possession of weapons41.90100.00%
Other crime31.09200.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Robbery10.54-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7244.814.35%
Shoplifting2319.55-4.17%
Public order146.25-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson123.80-33.33%
Other theft103.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.7228.57%
Drugs72.4475.00%
Theft from the person51.9025.00%
Bicycle theft41.360.00%
Robbery41.090.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6945.0823.21%
Shoplifting2418.74-44.19%
Public order196.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson185.1620.00%
Other theft84.8914.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.17-22.22%
Theft from the person41.90300.00%
Bicycle theft41.09300.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Drugs41.09-20.00%
Burglary21.09-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.54-50.00%
Other crime10.54-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5646.98-22.22%
Shoplifting4315.2165.38%
Public order1911.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.07-30.77%
Other theft72.44-41.67%
Burglary51.90-16.67%
Drugs51.36150.00%
Other crime41.36100.00%
Robbery41.09300.00%
Possession of weapons41.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.09-75.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7248.6120.00%
Shoplifting2619.5518.18%
Public order197.06-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson155.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.07-40.91%
Other theft123.53100.00%
Burglary63.26500.00%
Possession of weapons41.63100.00%
Bicycle theft41.0933.33%
Drugs21.09-75.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Theft from the person20.54-33.33%
Robbery10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6045.36-6.25%
Public order2416.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.52144.44%
Shoplifting225.97-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson105.97-23.08%
Drugs82.7214.29%
Other theft62.17-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Bicycle theft30.81200.00%
Theft from the person30.81-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6445.366.67%
Shoplifting4217.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson1311.41-13.33%
Public order123.53-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.26-10.00%
Other theft72.44-12.50%
Drugs71.9040.00%
Theft from the person41.90-33.33%
Other crime41.09300.00%
Burglary21.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6043.45-7.69%
Shoplifting2816.30-3.45%
Public order207.60-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson155.43-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour104.07-28.57%
Other theft82.72-38.46%
Theft from the person62.17200.00%
Drugs51.63-16.67%
Burglary31.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6548.890.00%
Shoplifting2917.650.00%
Public order227.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson195.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.160.00%
Other theft133.800.00%
Drugs63.530.00%
Other crime31.630.00%
Possession of weapons30.810.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202421
June 202414
May 202419
April 202419
March 202419
February 202424
January 202412
December 202320
November 202322

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 202414
June 202412
May 202418
April 202415
March 202415
February 202410
January 202413
December 202315
November 202319

A total of 726 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202486
July 202464
June 202472
May 202469
April 202456
March 202472
February 202460
January 202464
December 202360
November 202365

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247
March 202412
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 202413
February 202422
January 20249
December 202310
November 202314

A total of 18 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 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 288 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202414
June 202423
May 202424
April 202443
March 202426
February 202422
January 202442
December 202328
November 202329

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 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 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP4 1HP 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. B1076
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 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
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other 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. Blanche Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Blackfriars Court
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 14. Shire Hall Yard
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 15. St Margaret'S Plain
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cobbold Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Lower Brook Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Great Colman Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Samuel Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Cobbold Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Tudor Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Cobden Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Silk Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. St Helens Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Jefferies Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1