THE DRIFT, IP4 5NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 5NJ

THE DRIFT, IP4 5NJ, Ipswich has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population. This IP4 5NJ 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 5NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 5NJ, encompassing approximately 5405 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

IP4 5NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakstead Close with total crimes: 8
  • St Anthonys Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Roundwood Road with total crimes: 2

THE DRIFT, IP4 5NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.6681.82%
Anti-social behaviour43.70300.00%
Public order30.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55200.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.81-21.43%
Public order52.03400.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Shoplifting20.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.6240.00%
Shoplifting42.59-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Public order10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.36-33.33%
Shoplifting71.8540.00%
Other theft51.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.55114.29%
Shoplifting52.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-40.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences73.7040.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.29400.00%
Vehicle crime30.9250.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.96-28.57%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences74.44250.00%
Vehicle crime51.29400.00%
Shoplifting40.92100.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.48-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37100.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.14-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson61.48200.00%
Shoplifting21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.9254.55%
Vehicle crime33.1450.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37100.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.44-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson32.03-25.00%
Shoplifting30.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.140.00%
Shoplifting92.400.00%
Vehicle crime51.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.740.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 202414
June 202410
May 202415
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20238
November 202317
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
September 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oakstead Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
  • 2. St Anthonys Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Roundwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Trafalgar Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Schreiber Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Kirby Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Upland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Crozier Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cornwallis Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Tokio Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodbridge Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Victory Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Millfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kennedy Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Mandy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tolworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cowper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1