IP8 3LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP8 3LQ

IP8 3LQ, Babergh has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.72 per 1,000 population. This IP8 3LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP8 postcode area, which has experienced 56 crimes and a crime rate of 4.98 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP8 3LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP8 3LQ, encompassing approximately 1020 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

IP8 3LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherry Blossom Close with total crimes: 9
  • Greenspire Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Chantry Park View with total crimes: 1

IP8 3LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.72250.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.86200.00%
Public order12.94-50.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.860.00%
Shoplifting21.96100.00%
Vehicle crime11.960.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-75.00%

In July 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 offences47.84-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.920.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.820.00%
Public order24.90100.00%
Burglary11.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.72150.00%
Vehicle crime34.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Public order11.960.00%
Shoplifting10.98-85.71%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.66133.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.86-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.96-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Public order11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.66500.00%
Shoplifting35.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.94200.00%
Drugs22.94100.00%
Other crime11.960.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.960.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-66.67%
Other theft10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.9250.00%
Public order12.940.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.96-75.00%
Public order11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-50.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.72166.67%
Criminal damage and arson27.840.00%
Shoplifting11.960.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.940.00%
Bicycle theft11.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP8 3LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cherry Blossom Close
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Greenspire Grove
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Chantry Park View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1