IP4 1LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 1LT

IP4 1LT, Ipswich has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.62 per 1,000 population. This IP4 1LT 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 1LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 1LT, encompassing approximately 3760 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP4 1LT area, explore the IP4 1LT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the IP4 1LT area, visit the IP4 1LT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

IP4 1LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Newton Street with total crimes: 4

IP4 1LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.62-13.04%
Public order125.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.19-12.50%
Other theft51.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-83.33%
Drugs10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.02-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour106.12-16.67%
Public order82.6614.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.1333.33%
Burglary62.13200.00%
Other theft41.60-33.33%
Theft from the person21.06-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.549.68%
Anti-social behaviour129.04140.00%
Public order73.1975.00%
Other theft61.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.60-25.00%
Shoplifting41.600.00%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Theft from the person31.06200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.163.33%
Criminal damage and arson88.24-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.13-44.44%
Public order41.33-55.56%
Other theft31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-60.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.41-9.09%
Public order97.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.39-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour92.3912.50%
Vehicle crime52.39150.00%
Burglary31.33-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.54-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson148.7775.00%
Public order93.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.390.00%
Robbery42.130.00%
Burglary41.06100.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Drugs20.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.53-60.00%
Other theft10.53-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4825.00152.63%
Criminal damage and arson812.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.1314.29%
Public order62.130.00%
Other theft51.6066.67%
Shoplifting51.330.00%
Other crime41.33300.00%
Drugs31.0650.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.36-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour75.0540.00%
Public order61.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.600.00%
Shoplifting51.60400.00%
Other theft31.33-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.80100.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.8923.81%
Other theft106.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.66-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.60150.00%
Public order31.33-62.50%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.16-25.00%
Public order85.58166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.13-22.22%
Other theft41.86-55.56%
Shoplifting41.06100.00%
Burglary31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Drugs20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.5512.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.4550.00%
Other theft92.39350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.39-54.55%
Drugs31.33200.00%
Public order30.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-60.00%
Shoplifting20.53-75.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.08-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour116.65-21.43%
Shoplifting82.9214.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.1320.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Public order51.33-44.44%
Other theft21.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.450.00%
Public order93.720.00%
Shoplifting72.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.860.00%
Vehicle crime51.330.00%
Burglary51.330.00%
Other theft41.330.00%
Bicycle theft31.060.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 202434
June 202431
May 202430
April 202433
March 202448
February 202419
January 202426
December 202321
November 202328
October 202325
September 202328

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 202412
June 20245
May 20249
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 202414
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Newton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Coprolite Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blanche Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Grange Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Wells Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lancaster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nottidge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Fore Hamlet
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Fore Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Upper Orwell Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Samuel Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Silk Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. St Helens Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Jefferies Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nursery Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bartholomew Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Finbars Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Back Hamlet
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Bond Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Shaftesbury Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Woodhouse Square
    Total1
    Public order1