IP4 5BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 5BF

IP4 5BF, Ipswich has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.41 per 1,000 population. This IP4 5BF 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 5BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 5BF, encompassing approximately 2962 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

IP4 5BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orwell Road with total crimes: 4
  • Fuchsia Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Chancellor Walk with total crimes: 2

IP4 5BF 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 offences96.4128.57%
Vehicle crime33.040.00%
Public order31.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.08-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-60.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In July 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 offences88.10-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.70150.00%
Other crime41.690.00%
Public order21.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.09-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.390.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.8025.00%
Other crime55.06150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.69300.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.76-7.69%
Public order34.0550.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.4685.71%
Criminal damage and arson54.39400.00%
Other theft31.69200.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.43-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.3650.00%
Public order31.01200.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 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 offences128.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-33.33%
Other crime20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.08-40.00%
Public order42.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.41-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour33.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20248
June 202413
May 202415
April 202412
March 202413
February 20247
January 202412
December 20236
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP4 5BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orwell Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fuchsia Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Chancellor Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Alan Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ditton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bull Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mackintosh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Derby Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Tolworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parliament Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Coronation Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Camden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1