ST HELENS STREET, IP4 2LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 2LP

ST HELENS STREET, IP4 2LP, Ipswich has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.88 per 1,000 population. This IP4 2LP 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 2LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 2LP, encompassing approximately 5290 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

IP4 2LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Blanche Street with total crimes: 3
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 3

ST HELENS STREET, IP4 2LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.88-15.79%
Public order93.0228.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.7016.67%
Other theft41.3233.33%
Other crime30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Burglary20.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.07-34.48%
Public order73.5975.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-20.00%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Other theft30.57-40.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.9620.83%
Anti-social behaviour55.4825.00%
Other theft50.95150.00%
Public order40.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-33.33%
Burglary30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.45-14.29%
Public order84.5414.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.51-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-55.56%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Other theft20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.667.69%
Criminal damage and arson115.2937.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.08125.00%
Public order71.7016.67%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Burglary20.38-60.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.91-42.22%
Criminal damage and arson84.9160.00%
Public order61.5120.00%
Burglary51.13400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-42.86%
Robbery40.760.00%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Other theft20.57-60.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.12181.25%
Anti-social behaviour78.5140.00%
Public order51.32150.00%
Other theft50.95150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.95150.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-50.00%
Other theft20.38-66.67%
Drugs20.38100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.05-45.45%
Other theft62.27500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-42.86%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.944.76%
Criminal damage and arson74.1616.67%
Public order41.32300.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-83.33%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Other theft10.19-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.51-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.130.00%
Other theft51.1366.67%
Drugs20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Public order10.38-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.34-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour95.10-18.18%
Public order71.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.32-14.29%
Other theft31.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.080.00%
Public order71.320.00%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202429
June 202424
May 202428
April 202426
March 202445
February 202416
January 202412
December 202322
November 202321
October 202327
September 202328

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
September 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 2LP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Blanche Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Grange Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Finchley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cobbold Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Upper Orwell Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Samuel Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Cobbold Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Tudor Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Cobden Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Silk Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St Helens Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Jefferies Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. North Hill Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Nursery Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bartholomew Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Finbars Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Back Hamlet
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Bond Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Shaftesbury Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Woodhouse Square
    Total1
    Public order1