Crime Rate in Ipswich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ipswich

The total recorded crimes in Ipswich, UK in March 2025 are around 1,134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ipswich crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ipswich, encompassing approximately 139,643 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (442) incidents (22.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (134) incidents (48.89% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (104) incidents (60.00% increase)
Ipswich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lloyds Avenue with total crimes: 23
  • Dogs Head Street with total crimes: 16
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 15

Ipswich Police Info:

Suffolk Constabulary
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  • Telephone: 101

How safe is Ipswich?

To understand the safety of Ipswich, we need to analyze Ipswich crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Ipswich has recorded 14,832 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 106.21 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 119 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 15,696 crimes with a crime rate of 112.40, ranking it 88 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Ipswich reported a higher crime volume than the Suffolk average, with 14,832 crimes compared to 10,917. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Ipswich recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ipswich experienced a greater number of crimes than the Suffolk average, with 15,696 crimes compared to 10,912. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Ipswich recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Ipswich is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Suffolk, Ipswich has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Ipswich Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Alexandra (239 crimes), and the safest, St Margaret's (22 crimes), is 217 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Ipswich.

Similarly, the area of Ipswich Central (239 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Christchurch Park (22 crimes), with a difference of 217 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Ipswich.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Alexandra239
Westgate113
Gipping95
Priory Heath82
Bridge78

Safest Wards:

St John's41
Bixley38
Rushmere36
Castle Hill35
St Margaret's22

Most Dangerous Areas:

Ipswich Central239
Westgate113
Gipping & Chantry Park95
Priory Heath82
Maidenhall, Stoke & Port78

Safest Areas:

California41
Broke Hall38
Rushmere36
Castle Hill35
Christchurch Park22

Ipswich Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ipswich has recorded 1,134 crimes with crime rate of 8.12 ranking 8732th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Suffolk.

In 2024, the total Ipswich crimes were 14,832. The crime rate of Ipswich in 2024 was 106.21 (year) or 8.85 (month) ranking it 119 danzarous in the UK. Ipswich ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ipswich were around 15,696 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.40 (year) or 9.37 (month) ranking 88 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Suffolk, Ipswich ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Ipswich

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)
Mid Suffolk401 54,778 54,553 5
Babergh459 45,256 45,165 4
West Suffolk1,000 313,366 212,284 3
East Suffolk1,183 216,355 316,864 2

Ipswich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (442 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (134 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 360 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 90 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (438 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (125 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 390 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 97 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (488 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (116 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (509 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (121 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (465 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (100 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (523 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (125 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 526 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 121 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1038 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (224 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20244
November 20249
October 202413
September 20248
August 20249
July 202419
June 202422

A total of 794 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 79.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202566
February 202563
January 202574
December 202483
November 202490
October 202481
September 202462
August 202469
July 202468
June 2024138

A total of 985 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 98.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202589
February 202569
January 202576
December 202474
November 202498
October 202495
September 202493
August 202499
July 2024118
June 2024174

A total of 341 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202539
January 202524
December 202439
November 202423
October 202434
September 202428
August 202423
July 202433
June 202456

A total of 289 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202522
January 202529
December 202431
November 202432
October 202431
September 202432
August 202424
July 202430
June 202434

A total of 101 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 202415
October 202413
September 202413
August 20245
July 20247
June 202418

A total of 156 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 202519
December 202417
November 202411
October 202415
September 202411
August 202410
July 202412
June 202434

A total of 5179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 517.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1038 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025442
February 2025360
January 2025438
December 2024390
November 2024488
October 2024509
September 2024465
August 2024523
July 2024526
June 20241038

A total of 881 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 88.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
February 202556
January 202543
December 202450
November 202475
October 202467
September 202478
August 2024103
July 2024109
June 2024224

A total of 1097 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 109.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202584
February 202580
January 202589
December 202497
November 2024116
October 2024121
September 2024100
August 202499
July 2024121
June 2024190

A total of 311 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202522
January 202530
December 202435
November 202428
October 202432
September 202430
August 202429
July 202421
June 202458

A total of 162 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202513
January 202515
December 202411
November 202411
October 202420
September 202415
August 202413
July 202415
June 202432

A total of 1211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 121.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025134
February 202590
January 2025125
December 202495
November 2024107
October 2024101
September 202495
August 2024125
July 2024115
June 2024224

A total of 705 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 70.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025104
February 202565
January 202586
December 202490
November 202451
October 202466
September 202473
August 202476
July 202444
June 202450

High Crime Locations Ipswich in March 2025

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

1. Lloyds Avenue (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting13
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Dogs Head Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting3
Drugs3
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
Bicycle theft1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order2
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Theft from the person2
Public order2
5. B1076 (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Drugs2
Robbery1
6. Northgate Street (Map)
Total11
Public order2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
Anti-social behaviour1

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