IP8 3SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP8 3SL

IP8 3SL, Babergh has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.40 per 1,000 population. This IP8 3SL 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 3SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP8 3SL, encompassing approximately 1111 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP8 3SL area, explore the IP8 3SL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

IP8 3SL 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
  • Pin Mill Close with total crimes: 3

IP8 3SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting823.40300.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.20100.00%
Vehicle crime47.20300.00%
Public order23.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Burglary11.800.00%
Other crime10.90-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.80-33.33%
Shoplifting23.60100.00%
Other crime21.80100.00%
Public order11.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-66.67%
Other theft10.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.50-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour35.40200.00%
Public order22.700.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.7040.00%
Public order26.30100.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-75.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-66.67%

In May 2024, 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 offences515.3025.00%
Vehicle crime44.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.60-25.00%
Other crime22.700.00%
Public order11.80-50.00%
Shoplifting10.90-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting720.70133.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.60-69.23%
Public order23.60100.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80100.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.4044.44%
Anti-social behaviour411.70-50.00%
Shoplifting33.600.00%
Drugs22.70100.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.00-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour88.10700.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.200.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7057.14%
Anti-social behaviour19.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.50-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson26.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.800.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In November 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 offences1117.10-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson39.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.70-33.33%
Shoplifting11.80-66.67%
Other theft10.900.00%
Drugs10.90-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.700.00%
Shoplifting32.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.700.00%
Drugs22.700.00%
Bicycle theft11.800.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 202413
February 20249
January 202411
December 20237
November 202311
October 202313

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
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP8 3SL 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. Pin Mill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Acer Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Greenfinch Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stonechat Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woolverstone Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shotley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Goldcrest Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Peewit Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1