ST JOHNS ROAD, IP4 5BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 5BU

ST JOHNS ROAD, IP4 5BU, Ipswich has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.19 per 1,000 population. This IP4 5BU 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 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 5BU, encompassing approximately 5254 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP4 5BU area, explore the IP4 5BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP4 5BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Trafalgar Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

ST JOHNS ROAD, IP4 5BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.198.33%
Other crime22.47-33.33%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.190.00%
Other crime32.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.1433.33%
Other theft72.28600.00%
Shoplifting61.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Other crime40.760.00%
Shoplifting40.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76200.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.24-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.14300.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In March 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 offences73.4316.67%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Other theft30.57200.00%
Public order20.57-60.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.19200.00%
Public order51.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.38100.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-66.67%
Other theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.5250.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.57-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

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 offences73.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.33100.00%
Public order30.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.66320.00%
Vehicle crime34.00-25.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.380.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.62-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-25.00%
Shoplifting30.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.850.00%
Shoplifting92.090.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202412
June 202412
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 202321
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20247
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Clifford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Trafalgar Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Melville Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Springhurst Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Cornwallis Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Crabbe Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bartholomew Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Geralds Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fuchsia Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tolworth Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Ringham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1