Crime Rate in Bixley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bixley

The total recorded crimes in Bixley, Ipswich, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bixley crime rate of 1.25 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 Bixley, encompassing approximately 26,344 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bixley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 5
  • Crofton Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bixley?

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

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, Bixley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 440 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bixley recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

    • In 2023, Bixley had fewer crimes than the Ipswich average, with 436 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bixley recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ipswich, Bixley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bixley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bixley has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 ranking 16th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total Bixley crimes were 440. The crime rate of Bixley in 2024 was 16.70 (year) or 1.39 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bixley were around 436 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.55 (year) or 1.38 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Ipswich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bixley)CrimesRank (Bixley)CrimesRank (Bixley)
Alexandra243 13,342 13,638 1
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
Rushmere40 15400 15408 15

Bixley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202522
February 20257
January 202510
December 202416
November 202426
October 202414
September 202413
August 202429
July 202415
June 202442
May 202414

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20245
July 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bixley in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Crofton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ladywood Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. A1189 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Glenavon Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Camberley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Rushmere Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Augustine'S Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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