IP4 2SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 2SA

IP4 2SA, Ipswich has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.05 per 1,000 population. This IP4 2SA 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 2SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 2SA, encompassing approximately 4463 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

IP4 2SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bolton Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Tydeman Close with total crimes: 3
  • Blanche Street with total crimes: 3

IP4 2SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0512.50%
Vehicle crime42.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Public order30.67200.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.15-46.67%
Other theft31.790.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Burglary20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-80.00%

In July 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 offences158.96150.00%
Public order53.3625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12300.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67200.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.58-45.45%
Public order41.34300.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-60.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1722.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.46200.00%
Vehicle crime51.34400.00%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.48-10.00%
Drugs22.020.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.9366.67%
Public order32.24200.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34100.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.14-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45100.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.71-23.53%
Burglary22.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-60.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.95-5.56%
Vehicle crime53.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.070.00%
Vehicle crime44.030.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202415
June 20246
May 202411
April 20249
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 202313
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bolton Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tydeman Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Blanche Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Constable Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Vermont Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Finchley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cobbold Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parkside Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Russet Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Kiln Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vermont Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Withipoll Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Samuel Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cobbold Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. North Hill Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1