Crime Rate in Ipswich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ipswich

The total recorded crimes in Ipswich, UK in July 2025 are around 1,320 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ipswich crime rate of 9.45 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (544) incidents (15.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (195) incidents (19.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (153) incidents (35.40% increase)
Ipswich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Dogs Head Street with total crimes: 32
  • Lloyds Avenue with total crimes: 22

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 (277 crimes), and the safest, Bixley (15 crimes), is 262 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Ipswich.

Similarly, the area of Ipswich Central (277 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Broke Hall (15 crimes), with a difference of 262 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Ipswich.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Alexandra277
Westgate166
Gipping129
Bridge100
Priory Heath96

Safest Wards:

Stoke Park43
St Margaret's38
Castle Hill26
Rushmere25
Bixley15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Ipswich Central277
Westgate166
Gipping & Chantry Park129
Maidenhall, Stoke & Port100
Priory Heath96

Safest Areas:

Stoke Park43
Christchurch Park38
Castle Hill26
Rushmere25
Broke Hall15

Ipswich Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ipswich has recorded 1,320 crimes with crime rate of 9.45 ranking 126th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)CrimesRank (Suffolk)
Mid Suffolk469 54,778 54,553 5
Babergh394 45,256 45,165 4
West Suffolk1,142 313,366 212,284 3
East Suffolk1,344 216,355 316,864 2

Ipswich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 544 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 195 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (471 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (163 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (533 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (146 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (442 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (129 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 371 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202535
May 202527
April 202526
March 202542
February 202539
January 202524
December 202439
November 202423
October 202434
September 202428
August 202423

A total of 328 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202521
May 202529
April 202523
March 202526
February 202522
January 202530
December 202435
November 202428
October 202432
September 202430
August 202429

A total of 164 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202521
May 202510
April 20259
March 202513
February 202514
January 202519
December 202417
November 202411
October 202415
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 1505 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025195
June 2025163
May 2025146
April 2025129
March 2025134
February 202590
January 2025125
December 202495
November 2024107
October 2024101
September 202495
August 2024125

A total of 103 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20259
April 20258
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20244
November 20249
October 202413
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 106 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 202415
October 202413
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 1013 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025153
June 2025113
May 2025101
April 202598
March 202576
February 202556
January 202543
December 202450
November 202475
October 202467
September 202478
August 2024103

A total of 333 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202524
May 202528
April 202532
March 202524
February 202522
January 202529
December 202431
November 202432
October 202431
September 202432
August 202424

A total of 1200 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025104
June 2025102
May 2025117
April 202591
March 202584
February 202580
January 202589
December 202497
November 2024116
October 2024121
September 2024100
August 202499

A total of 203 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202534
May 202517
April 202519
March 202517
February 202513
January 202515
December 202411
November 202411
October 202420
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 1029 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202585
June 202585
May 202589
April 202577
March 202589
February 202569
January 202576
December 202474
November 202498
October 202495
September 202493
August 202499

A total of 870 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202571
May 202572
April 202565
March 202566
February 202563
January 202574
December 202483
November 202490
October 202481
September 202462
August 202469

A total of 768 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202530
May 202533
April 202561
March 2025104
February 202565
January 202586
December 202490
November 202451
October 202466
September 202473
August 202476

A total of 5605 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 467.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 544 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025544
June 2025471
May 2025533
April 2025442
March 2025442
February 2025360
January 2025438
December 2024390
November 2024488
October 2024509
September 2024465
August 2024523

High Crime Locations Ipswich in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting36
2. Dogs Head Street (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson7
Shoplifting4
Public order4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
3. Lloyds Avenue (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences8
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
4. B1076 (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Other crime2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Possession of weapons1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2

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