THE SQUARE, IP5 3SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP5 3SL

THE SQUARE, IP5 3SL, East Suffolk has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.25 per 1,000 population. This IP5 3SL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP5 postcode area, which has experienced 59 crimes and a crime rate of 2.98 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP5 3SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP5 3SL, encompassing approximately 1506 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP5 3SL area, explore the IP5 3SL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

IP5 3SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peel Yard with total crimes: 17
  • Hunters Ride with total crimes: 3
  • Horseman Court with total crimes: 3

THE SQUARE, IP5 3SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.259.09%
Public order87.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.31-25.00%
Other crime31.99-50.00%
Shoplifting21.99100.00%
Drugs11.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.2510.00%
Other crime67.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.98100.00%
Public order42.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.60-23.08%
Other crime86.640.00%
Public order25.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-77.78%
Other theft11.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.2318.18%
Anti-social behaviour98.630.00%
Other crime85.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.310.00%
Drugs21.990.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.93-35.29%
Other crime67.30-25.00%
Public order43.98-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.66-40.00%
Drugs21.990.00%
Burglary11.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.226.25%
Other crime811.29-11.11%
Public order75.31600.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.65400.00%
Drugs23.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.25100.00%
Other crime910.62800.00%
Drugs25.98100.00%
Public order11.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-80.00%

In February 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 offences813.94-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson55.31400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.320.00%
Public order22.66100.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.947.69%
Other crime29.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.66-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.6118.18%
Public order38.63-40.00%
Other theft11.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1115.93-8.33%
Public order57.30400.00%
Other crime33.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1214.610.00%
Other crime37.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Other theft11.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.580.00%
Other crime67.970.00%
Other theft43.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.660.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20249
April 20241
February 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 20249
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202410
June 202413
May 202411
April 202417
March 202416
February 20248
January 202414
December 202313
November 202311
October 202312
September 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP5 3SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Peel Yard
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order6
    Other crime2
  • 2. Hunters Ride
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Horseman Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Burgess Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. The Paddocks
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Saddlers Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westland
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1