COLCHESTER ROAD, IP4 4QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 4QN

COLCHESTER ROAD, IP4 4QN, Ipswich has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.50 per 1,000 population. This IP4 4QN 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 4QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 4QN, encompassing approximately 2727 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP4 4QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lattice Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Ladywood Road with total crimes: 1
  • Ernleigh Road with total crimes: 1

COLCHESTER ROAD, IP4 4QN 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.23100.00%
Drugs14.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 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 offences63.67-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.20100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9727.27%
Bicycle theft25.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.1322.22%
Anti-social behaviour24.03100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6028.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.30200.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.03-46.15%
Bicycle theft22.570.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.8718.18%
Burglary14.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.23-26.67%
Other theft44.0333.33%
Drugs11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences1512.47400.00%
Public order55.500.00%
Other crime31.830.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-62.50%
Burglary11.10-50.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.800.00%
Vehicle crime72.930.00%
Other theft22.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20246
June 202414
May 202411
April 20249
March 20247
February 202413
January 202411
December 202315
November 20233
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lattice Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Ladywood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ernleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crofton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lindsey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Crofton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1