SPRITES LANE, IP8 3SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP8 3SW

SPRITES LANE, IP8 3SW, Babergh has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.92 per 1,000 population. This IP8 3SW 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 3SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP8 3SW, encompassing approximately 682 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP8 3SW area, explore the IP8 3SW Area information page.
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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: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP8 3SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherry Blossom Close with total crimes: 9
  • Greenfinch Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Stonechat Road with total crimes: 2

SPRITES LANE, IP8 3SW 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting724.92250.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.2620.00%
Public order28.800.00%
Vehicle crime22.930.00%

In August 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 offences523.45-50.00%
Public order27.330.00%
Shoplifting22.93100.00%
Other crime22.93100.00%
Vehicle crime22.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.930.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.92150.00%
Public order214.660.00%
Other crime12.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.190.00%
Public order25.86100.00%
Vehicle crime12.93-75.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime421.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.40-33.33%
Public order12.93-50.00%
Shoplifting11.47-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting523.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.330.00%
Public order24.400.00%
Other theft22.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.93-33.33%
Burglary12.930.00%
Robbery11.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.59-16.67%
Shoplifting37.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime14.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour927.85800.00%
Violence and sexual offences613.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime28.800.00%
Drugs12.930.00%
Other theft11.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences620.52-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour38.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.40-50.00%
Public order12.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Other theft11.470.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.9237.50%
Criminal damage and arson416.1233.33%
Drugs15.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.850.00%
Shoplifting311.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.400.00%
Drugs24.400.00%
Possession of weapons12.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Burglary11.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 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 20245
March 20243
October 20233

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20249
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 3SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cherry Blossom Close
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Greenfinch Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stonechat Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shotley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Goldcrest Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Peewit Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Chantry Park View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1