NEPTUNE SQUARE, IP4 1QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 1QH

NEPTUNE SQUARE, IP4 1QH, Ipswich has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.18 per 1,000 population. This IP4 1QH 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 1QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 1QH, encompassing approximately 2254 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

IP4 1QH 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

NEPTUNE SQUARE, IP4 1QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.18-30.77%
Public order137.99116.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.77-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.55-66.67%
Other theft42.2233.33%
Vehicle crime31.77200.00%
Drugs31.330.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2630.61-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour1511.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.6528.57%
Public order63.99-25.00%
Burglary32.66200.00%
Other theft31.33-50.00%
Shoplifting21.33-33.33%
Theft from the person20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2732.39-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour1211.98100.00%
Public order85.32166.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.55-12.50%
Other theft63.11200.00%
Drugs32.66200.00%
Shoplifting31.33200.00%
Theft from the person21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.8438.10%
Criminal damage and arson812.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.550.00%
Public order32.66-66.67%
Other theft21.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.89-33.33%
Robbery20.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.62-34.38%
Public order99.32-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.660.00%
Vehicle crime62.660.00%
Other theft32.6650.00%
Bicycle theft31.330.00%
Theft from the person21.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.89-33.33%
Burglary10.89-75.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3232.3914.29%
Public order1014.2042.86%
Criminal damage and arson94.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.99-45.45%
Burglary42.6633.33%
Possession of weapons31.77200.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Shoplifting20.89-50.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other crime10.89-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2830.1786.67%
Anti-social behaviour1112.4237.50%
Public order74.8816.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.1150.00%
Shoplifting42.66-33.33%
Burglary31.77200.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.89100.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Other theft20.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.51-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.6560.00%
Public order63.5550.00%
Shoplifting62.66500.00%
Other theft42.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.77200.00%
Drugs21.33100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.0731.58%
Criminal damage and arson811.09-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour53.5566.67%
Other theft42.220.00%
Public order41.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Shoplifting10.44-83.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.18-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson118.4383.33%
Public order84.8833.33%
Shoplifting63.55200.00%
Other theft42.66-50.00%
Burglary31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Drugs20.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2628.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.53-11.11%
Other theft83.55700.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.5520.00%
Public order62.660.00%
Drugs42.66100.00%
Shoplifting21.77-75.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.63-48.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.77-47.06%
Shoplifting83.9933.33%
Public order63.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.660.00%
Vehicle crime22.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Other theft10.89-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2535.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour1711.090.00%
Public order97.540.00%
Shoplifting63.990.00%
Other theft62.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.660.00%
Burglary42.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202426
July 202427
June 202429
May 202421
April 202432
March 202428
February 202415
January 202425
December 202319
November 202326
October 202313
September 202325

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20249
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 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
September 20232

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
July 202412
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 202411
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP4 1QH 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. Fore Hamlet
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wykes Bishop Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fore Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Upper Orwell Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Lower Brook Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Anchor Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. St Helens Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Back Hamlet
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Bond Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Shaftesbury Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Woodhouse Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Tacket Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Star Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Foundation Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1