FORE STREET, IP4 1JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 1JZ

FORE STREET, IP4 1JZ, Ipswich has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.26 per 1,000 population. This IP4 1JZ 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 1JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 1JZ, encompassing approximately 2707 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

IP4 1JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Barnard Square with total crimes: 8

FORE STREET, IP4 1JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.26-27.59%
Public order127.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.43-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.95-60.00%
Other theft42.2233.33%
Vehicle crime31.48200.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.37-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2927.70-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour1510.7125.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.5412.50%
Public order83.320.00%
Theft from the person32.950.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Other theft31.11-50.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Shoplifting10.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.80-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour1211.08140.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.430.00%
Public order82.95100.00%
Other theft62.95100.00%
Drugs32.22200.00%
Theft from the person31.11200.00%
Shoplifting31.11200.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.2629.63%
Criminal damage and arson812.9214.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.950.00%
Public order41.85-55.56%
Other theft31.4850.00%
Bicycle theft21.11-33.33%
Robbery20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.26-27.03%
Public order99.97-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson73.32-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.58-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.850.00%
Bicycle theft31.850.00%
Theft from the person21.110.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Burglary10.74-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.65-9.76%
Criminal damage and arson1213.6633.33%
Public order114.4357.14%
Anti-social behaviour64.06-40.00%
Burglary42.2233.33%
Robbery31.480.00%
Possession of weapons31.11200.00%
Other theft21.11-50.00%
Shoplifting20.74-60.00%
Drugs20.74-33.33%
Other crime10.74-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4132.13156.25%
Anti-social behaviour1015.1425.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.6980.00%
Public order73.3216.67%
Shoplifting52.58-16.67%
Other theft41.85100.00%
Burglary31.48200.00%
Drugs31.1150.00%
Bicycle theft21.11100.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.20-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour85.91100.00%
Public order62.9520.00%
Shoplifting62.22500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.22-37.50%
Other theft21.85-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.7940.00%
Other theft810.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.95-33.33%
Public order52.95-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.8533.33%
Possession of weapons21.480.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.37-83.33%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.26-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson127.3933.33%
Public order94.4328.57%
Shoplifting63.32200.00%
Other theft42.22-55.56%
Drugs31.480.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.7485.71%
Criminal damage and arson99.6050.00%
Other theft93.32350.00%
Public order73.3216.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.58-22.22%
Drugs32.580.00%
Shoplifting21.11-75.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.170.00%
Shoplifting83.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.950.00%
Public order62.220.00%
Drugs32.220.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202429
July 202430
June 202435
May 202427
April 202437
March 202441
February 202416
January 202428
December 202320
November 202326
October 202314

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202412
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 202410
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 202412
March 20249
February 20245
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249
April 202411
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Barnard Square
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 4. Newton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Coprolite Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blackfriars Court
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 7. Shire Hall Yard
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wells Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fore Hamlet
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Wykes Bishop Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fore Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Upper Orwell Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Lower Brook Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Silk Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. St Helens Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Back Hamlet
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Bond Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Shaftesbury Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Woodhouse Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Tacket Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Star Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Foundation Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1