UPTON CLOSE, IP4 2QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 2QQ

UPTON CLOSE, IP4 2QQ, Ipswich has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.06 per 1,000 population. This IP4 2QQ 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 2QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 2QQ, encompassing approximately 5704 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

IP4 2QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newton Street with total crimes: 4
  • St Anthonys Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Tydeman Close with total crimes: 3

UPTON CLOSE, IP4 2QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.0626.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.3375.00%
Public order71.2340.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Other theft30.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-50.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.66-44.44%
Public order52.6366.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.88-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-42.86%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.99107.69%
Criminal damage and arson74.7340.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2366.67%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Other theft30.53200.00%
Public order30.53-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.43-40.91%
Public order52.2825.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.88-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.77-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.5875.00%
Public order41.23300.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Burglary20.35-33.33%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.24-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour44.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Drugs30.70200.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Burglary30.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-25.00%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.10129.41%
Anti-social behaviour66.8420.00%
Public order41.05300.00%
Other crime40.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.70300.00%
Other theft40.70100.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.26142.86%
Anti-social behaviour52.9825.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Other theft20.35-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.68-58.82%
Other theft51.23400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-20.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.78-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson52.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-60.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime63.1620.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.88-28.57%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Other theft30.53-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.4735.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.7316.67%
Vehicle crime51.23-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.88-54.55%
Other theft40.880.00%
Public order40.70-20.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.510.00%
Vehicle crime61.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.050.00%
Public order51.050.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202427
June 202413
May 202422
April 202424
March 202439
February 202417
January 20247
December 202317
November 202318
October 202327
September 202320

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 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 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20244
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. St Anthonys Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Tydeman Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Finchley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cobbold Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wells Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lancaster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nottidge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Russet Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Kiln Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Samuel Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Tudor Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 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