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

Overview of Crime in IP4 4SH

COLCHESTER ROAD, IP4 4SH, Ipswich has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.59 per 1,000 population. This IP4 4SH 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 4SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 4SH, encompassing approximately 3053 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

IP4 4SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dumfries Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rushbury Close with total crimes: 2

COLCHESTER ROAD, IP4 4SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5950.00%
Public order21.970.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.240.00%
Shoplifting31.310.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Public order20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.260.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.64-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.2875.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences45.24100.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.31-60.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.93-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.640.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.29-33.33%
Other theft11.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.93350.00%
Other theft12.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.97-50.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In October 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 offences44.59-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.31-50.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.880.00%
Vehicle crime42.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dumfries Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Dumbarton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Rushbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Leopold Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Norbury Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Cromarty Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Renfrew Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Gretna Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Troon Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1