Crime Rate in Alexandra: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alexandra

The total recorded crimes in Alexandra, Ipswich, UK in May 2025 are around 243 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alexandra crime rate of 2.39 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 Alexandra, encompassing approximately 101,629 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (94) incidents (49.21% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (-11.90% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (33) incidents (65.00% increase)
Alexandra Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dogs Head Street with total crimes: 20
  • Lloyds Avenue with total crimes: 16
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14

How safe is Alexandra?

To understand the safety of Alexandra, we need to analyze Alexandra crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, Alexandra reported a higher crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 3,342 crimes compared to 927. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Alexandra witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

    • In 2023, Alexandra experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ipswich average, with 3,638 crimes compared to 981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Alexandra witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ipswich, Alexandra has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Alexandra Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Alexandra has recorded 243 crimes with crime rate of 0.12 ranking 1th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total Alexandra crimes were 3,342. The crime rate of Alexandra in 2024 was 32.88 (year) or 2.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alexandra were around 3,638 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.80 (year) or 2.98 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Ipswich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alexandra)CrimesRank (Alexandra)CrimesRank (Alexandra)
Westgate116 31,549 21,693 2
Gipping117 21,406 31,669 3
Bridge87 41,064 41,098 4
Priory Heath55 9973 51,037 5
St John's79 5624 9634 12
Gainsborough52 11893 6821 6
Whitehouse78 6891 7816 7
Whitton63 7679 8703 8
Stoke Park56 8603 10648 10
Holywells53 10596 11668 9
Sprites50 13583 12642 11
Castle Hill50 12421 14333 16
St Margaret's46 14368 16452 13
Bixley33 16440 13436 14
Rushmere40 15400 15408 15

Alexandra Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (128 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 105 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (214 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (100 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 1276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 98.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202594
April 202563
March 202574
February 202570
January 202575
December 202466
November 202496
October 202496
September 202488
August 2024128
July 2024105
June 2024214
May 2024107

A total of 199 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202512
February 202511
January 202512
December 202411
November 202416
October 202417
September 202410
August 202420
July 202412
June 202436
May 202412

A total of 298 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202520
March 202524
February 202521
January 202515
December 202415
November 202417
October 202426
September 202430
August 202415
July 202422
June 202430
May 202430

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 561 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202542
March 202543
February 202529
January 202532
December 202422
November 202438
October 202440
September 202433
August 202450
July 202441
June 2024100
May 202454

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202524
March 202511
February 20259
January 20259
December 20249
November 202414
October 202414
September 202412
August 202424
July 202423
June 202430
May 202420

A total of 333 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202527
February 202525
January 202515
December 202419
November 202426
October 202433
September 202424
August 202433
July 202423
June 202450
May 202423

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 202510
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202518
February 202511
January 202510
December 202411
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20259
February 202513
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

High Crime Locations Alexandra in May 2025

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

1. Dogs Head Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Possession of weapons4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Lloyds Avenue (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
4. Northgate Street (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order2
5. B1076 (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
7. Tower Ramparts (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1
8. Queen Street (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. King Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Upper Brook Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

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