IP4 2LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 2LF

IP4 2LF, Ipswich has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.31 per 1,000 population. This IP4 2LF 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 2LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 2LF, encompassing approximately 4643 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)

IP4 2LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

IP4 2LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.31-21.43%
Public order154.7415.38%
Criminal damage and arson143.2355.56%
Shoplifting113.0257.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.37-44.44%
Other theft51.08-16.67%
Drugs41.080.00%
Burglary30.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Other crime20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.31-26.32%
Public order136.0344.44%
Anti-social behaviour92.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9428.57%
Shoplifting71.94-30.00%
Other theft61.51-14.29%
Burglary61.29100.00%
Other crime31.29200.00%
Theft from the person30.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.0318.75%
Shoplifting108.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.1550.00%
Public order91.9428.57%
Other theft71.9475.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.51-12.50%
Theft from the person41.51300.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.80-15.79%
Shoplifting156.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.23-42.86%
Public order71.72-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.51-40.00%
Other theft41.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.548.57%
Criminal damage and arson148.18-12.50%
Public order123.02-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour102.5842.86%
Shoplifting102.15-23.08%
Vehicle crime42.15100.00%
Bicycle theft30.860.00%
Burglary20.65-60.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.18-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson167.5445.45%
Public order133.4585.71%
Shoplifting132.8018.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.80-41.67%
Burglary51.51150.00%
Robbery41.080.00%
Possession of weapons30.86200.00%
Other theft20.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4923.04104.17%
Anti-social behaviour1210.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.58120.00%
Shoplifting112.3783.33%
Public order72.37-30.00%
Other theft61.51200.00%
Bicycle theft31.290.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.0020.00%
Public order105.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.1580.00%
Shoplifting61.94-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.29-28.57%
Possession of weapons21.08100.00%
Other theft20.43-75.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other crime20.43-33.33%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.00-25.93%
Shoplifting114.310.00%
Other theft82.3760.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.72-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.51150.00%
Public order51.08-37.50%
Burglary31.080.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.9422.73%
Shoplifting115.8122.22%
Public order82.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.72-38.46%
Other theft51.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.08100.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-75.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.37-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson134.748.33%
Other theft102.80150.00%
Shoplifting92.15-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour81.94-20.00%
Public order41.72-55.56%
Drugs30.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Other crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.740.00%
Shoplifting135.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.580.00%
Public order92.150.00%
Other theft41.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 202412
February 20249
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 361 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202428
July 202438
June 202432
May 202438
April 202435
March 202449
February 202424
January 202420
December 202327
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 20249
June 20247
May 202412
April 202413
March 20247
February 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 202414
April 202416
March 202411
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310
October 20234

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 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202410
June 202415
May 202410
April 202413
March 202411
February 20246
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 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. Blanche Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Grange Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Blackfriars Court
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 9. Shire Hall Yard
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 10. Finchley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cobbold Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Wells Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lancaster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nottidge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Fore Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    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. Samuel Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Cobbold Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Tudor Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Cobden Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Silk Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. St Helens Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Jefferies Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Nursery Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Back Hamlet
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Bond Street
    Total1
    Public order1