READING ROAD, IP4 4NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 4NP

READING ROAD, IP4 4NP, Ipswich has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population. This IP4 4NP 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 4NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 4NP, encompassing approximately 4561 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

IP4 4NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leopold Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Roundwood Road with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

READING ROAD, IP4 4NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6350.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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 offences85.04-52.94%
Public order51.7566.67%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.45112.50%
Shoplifting43.73-42.86%
Other theft30.880.00%
Public order30.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.70-38.46%
Shoplifting71.7540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Other theft30.6650.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.7018.18%
Shoplifting52.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-50.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.92175.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.41500.00%
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.85-60.00%
Shoplifting20.88-50.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.17400.00%
Shoplifting42.19100.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.97-71.43%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.53150.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.95-36.36%
Vehicle crime51.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-60.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.580.00%
Vehicle crime52.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.100.00%
Shoplifting31.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202417
June 20248
May 202413
April 202411
March 20244
February 202410
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Leopold Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Roundwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Schreiber Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kirby Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Crozier Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Norbury Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Woodbridge Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Victory Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Millfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kennedy Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Mandy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cowper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ernleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Crofton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crofton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1