What is the crime rate in IP31?

As of February 2026, IP31 has a crime rate of 2.29 per 1,000 residents, based on 49 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in IP31?

The most common crime type in IP31 is Violence and sexual offences with 19 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 38.8% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in IP31?

As of February 2026, IP31 has a crime rate of 2.29 per 1,000 residents, based on 49 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in IP31?

The most common crime type in IP31 is Violence and sexual offences with 19 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 38.8% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

IP31 Crime Intelligence Report

IP31 recorded 49 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 2.29 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 27.9% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 40.0% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

trending_down -27.9% vs last month

Crime Rate

2.29per 1k

Low Risk

Active Postcodes

862

Within IP31 district

West Suffolk

21,403

Estimated population

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Cox Lane Map	total: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 3 Other crime: 1	4
Hazelwood Close Map	total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
Meadow Court Map	total: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Drugs: 1	3
Horseshoe Rise Map	total: 2 Shoplifting: 2	2
Icepits Close Map	total: 2 Other theft: 2	2
Stow Road Map	total: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 2	2
Mill Lane Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Barton Road Map	total: 2 Drugs: 2	2
Ryefields Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Supermarket Map	total: 2 Shoplifting: 2	2

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

49 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

38.8%

Other Theft

12.2%

Anti-social Behaviour

10.2%

Shoplifting

8.2%

Criminal Damage & Arson

8.2%

Public Order

6.1%

Drug Offences

6.1%

Burglary

4.1%

Other Crime

4.1%

Vehicle Crime

2.0%

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