CHRISTCHURCH STREET, IP4 2DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 2DJ

CHRISTCHURCH STREET, IP4 2DJ, Ipswich has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.54 per 1,000 population. This IP4 2DJ 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 2DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 2DJ, encompassing approximately 4760 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP4 2DJ area, explore the IP4 2DJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-31.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)

IP4 2DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • B1076 with total crimes: 12
  • Upper Brook Street with total crimes: 5

CHRISTCHURCH STREET, IP4 2DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.54-31.11%
Criminal damage and arson146.5127.27%
Shoplifting122.9420.00%
Public order112.52-21.43%
Burglary42.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.84-63.64%
Other theft40.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-80.00%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4523.3215.38%
Public order149.45-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour112.9437.50%
Criminal damage and arson112.3157.14%
Shoplifting102.31-23.08%
Other theft62.10-14.29%
Other crime51.2666.67%
Burglary41.0533.33%
Theft from the person30.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.95-7.14%
Public order178.1988.89%
Shoplifting133.57-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour82.73100.00%
Other theft71.6875.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.470.00%
Theft from the person61.47200.00%
Drugs51.26150.00%
Burglary31.0550.00%
Other crime30.63200.00%
Possession of weapons30.63200.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.21-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.012.44%
Shoplifting188.8220.00%
Public order93.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.89-53.33%
Robbery51.47400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.05-63.64%
Other theft40.84-50.00%
Theft from the person20.84-33.33%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.162.50%
Criminal damage and arson158.6136.36%
Shoplifting153.15-11.76%
Public order123.15-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour112.5222.22%
Other theft82.3160.00%
Vehicle crime41.68100.00%
Theft from the person30.84200.00%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.21-75.00%
Robbery10.21-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4024.79-20.00%
Public order178.4054.55%
Shoplifting173.5730.77%
Criminal damage and arson113.5722.22%
Anti-social behaviour92.31-25.00%
Other theft51.89-37.50%
Drugs41.05100.00%
Robbery40.840.00%
Burglary40.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5024.1656.25%
Shoplifting1310.5062.50%
Anti-social behaviour122.739.09%
Public order112.52-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson92.3128.57%
Other theft81.89166.67%
Burglary41.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Drugs20.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.280.00%
Public order136.7244.44%
Anti-social behaviour112.7337.50%
Shoplifting82.31-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.6816.67%
Other theft31.47-40.00%
Drugs30.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.42-60.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.12-13.51%
Shoplifting146.72-6.67%
Public order92.94-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour81.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.68-14.29%
Other theft51.26-16.67%
Theft from the person51.0566.67%
Burglary41.0533.33%
Drugs40.8433.33%
Other crime30.84200.00%
Possession of weapons10.63-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.80-7.50%
Shoplifting157.7715.38%
Public order133.1530.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.47-40.00%
Other theft61.26-25.00%
Drugs31.2650.00%
Burglary30.63200.00%
Theft from the person30.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.90-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson148.400.00%
Shoplifting132.94-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour102.7366.67%
Public order102.10-41.18%
Other theft82.10-11.11%
Possession of weapons41.6833.33%
Bicycle theft30.840.00%
Drugs20.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4526.890.00%
Public order179.450.00%
Shoplifting173.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.570.00%
Other theft92.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.890.00%
Vehicle crime41.260.00%
Drugs40.840.00%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Theft from the person30.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202445
July 202439
June 202442
May 202441
April 202440
March 202450
February 202432
January 202432
December 202337
November 202340
October 202345

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202417
June 20249
May 202412
April 202417
March 202411
February 202413
January 20249
December 202313
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20248
June 20244
May 202411
April 20249
March 202412
February 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20247
June 20247
May 202415
April 202411
March 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202413
June 202418
May 202415
April 202417
March 202413
February 20248
January 202414
December 202315
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP4 2DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. B1076
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Upper Brook Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Northgate Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bolton Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Blanche Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. St Margaret'S Plain
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Navarre Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 11. Vermont Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Finchley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cobbold Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Wells Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lancaster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Upper Orwell Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Great Colman Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kiln Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vermont Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Withipoll Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Samuel Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Cobbold Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Tudor Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Cobden Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Silk Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. St Helens Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Jefferies Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1