BOSTON ROAD, IP4 4EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 4EQ

BOSTON ROAD, IP4 4EQ, Ipswich has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.43 per 1,000 population. This IP4 4EQ 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 4EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 4EQ, encompassing approximately 5130 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

IP4 4EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakstead Close with total crimes: 8
  • St Anthonys Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Roundwood Road with total crimes: 2

BOSTON ROAD, IP4 4EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.43112.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.31300.00%
Public order30.78-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58200.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.70-50.00%
Public order51.56150.00%
Shoplifting20.97-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.65100.00%
Shoplifting83.120.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.68-11.11%
Shoplifting81.5633.33%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-60.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.48125.00%
Shoplifting61.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1766.67%
Public order10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.12-20.00%
Drugs30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58200.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.9225.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.31100.00%
Shoplifting40.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.56-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39100.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.31-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.56150.00%
Shoplifting20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.4355.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.73300.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Vehicle crime30.58-40.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Burglary20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.19-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.68-10.00%
Vehicle crime51.7525.00%
Shoplifting40.97-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.600.00%
Shoplifting91.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202416
June 20248
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 202314
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP4 4EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oakstead Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
  • 2. St Anthonys Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Roundwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Trafalgar Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Kirby Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Upland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cornwallis Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Tokio Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rivers Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stuart Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woodbridge Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Victory Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Millfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kennedy Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1