RUSHMERE ROAD, IP4 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 4LH

RUSHMERE ROAD, IP4 4LH, Ipswich has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This IP4 4LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP4 postcode area, which has experienced 245 crimes and a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP4 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 4LH, encompassing approximately 3649 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP4 4LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roundwood Road with total crimes: 8
  • Leopold Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Ingelow Gardens with total crimes: 2

RUSHMERE ROAD, IP4 4LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order65.21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.64-33.33%
Drugs21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.4880.00%
Other theft32.47200.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.29-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.29-25.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-80.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences85.21166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.19400.00%
Vehicle crime21.37100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.47-25.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.19300.00%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.10-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4875.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.92100.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9333.33%
Vehicle crime42.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Roundwood Road
    Total8
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Leopold Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ingelow Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Rushmere Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Westbury Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Rushbury Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Schreiber Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Reading Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Crofton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1