IP4 2NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 2NB

IP4 2NB, Ipswich has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.93 per 1,000 population. This IP4 2NB 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 2NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 2NB, encompassing approximately 5168 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

IP4 2NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Newton Street with total crimes: 4

IP4 2NB 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.93-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson124.2671.43%
Public order112.32-8.33%
Shoplifting112.1383.33%
Other theft42.13-20.00%
Burglary30.77-25.00%
Other crime30.58-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-75.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.51-23.53%
Public order125.0371.43%
Anti-social behaviour82.3214.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.550.00%
Shoplifting61.35-40.00%
Other theft51.16-28.57%
Other crime40.97300.00%
Burglary40.77100.00%
Theft from the person20.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.2530.77%
Shoplifting106.58-33.33%
Public order71.93-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.3540.00%
Other theft71.3575.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.35-12.50%
Theft from the person41.35300.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.32-29.73%
Shoplifting155.0350.00%
Public order82.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.55-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour51.55-50.00%
Other theft40.9733.33%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Robbery20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.3815.62%
Criminal damage and arson137.1630.00%
Public order102.52-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour101.9366.67%
Shoplifting101.93-23.08%
Bicycle theft31.930.00%
Other theft30.5850.00%
Vehicle crime30.5850.00%
Burglary20.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.22-33.33%
Shoplifting136.1918.18%
Public order112.5257.14%
Criminal damage and arson102.13-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour61.93-33.33%
Robbery41.160.00%
Burglary40.7733.33%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Other theft20.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4820.1284.62%
Criminal damage and arson119.29120.00%
Shoplifting112.13120.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.1328.57%
Public order71.74-12.50%
Other theft61.35200.00%
Burglary31.160.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.4130.00%
Public order85.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.5540.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-16.67%
Shoplifting50.97-54.55%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Other theft20.39-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

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 offences2011.80-16.67%
Shoplifting113.8722.22%
Other theft62.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.16-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.16150.00%
Burglary40.9733.33%
Public order40.77-33.33%
Other crime30.770.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.999.09%
Shoplifting94.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.74-50.00%
Public order61.35100.00%
Other theft31.16-57.14%
Burglary30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.35-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson144.267.69%
Shoplifting92.71-30.77%
Other theft71.7416.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.35-50.00%
Public order30.97-66.67%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.39-50.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.190.00%
Shoplifting132.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.520.00%
Public order91.930.00%
Other theft61.740.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202426
July 202434
June 202426
May 202437
April 202432
March 202448
February 202426
January 202420
December 202324
November 202322
October 202332

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 202410
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 202413
April 202410
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202410
June 202415
May 202410
April 202413
March 202411
February 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Newton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Blanche Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Grange Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Shire Hall Yard
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 8. Finchley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cobbold Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Wells Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lancaster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nottidge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Fore Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upper Orwell Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Great Colman Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Withipoll Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Samuel Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Cobbold Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Tudor Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Cobden Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Silk Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. St Helens Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Jefferies Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. North Hill Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Nursery Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Bond Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Shaftesbury Square
    Total1
    Other theft1