Crime Rate in Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Bridge, Ipswich, UK in March 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridge crime rate of 0.83 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 Bridge, encompassing approximately 93,538 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (280.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Stoke Quay with total crimes: 3
  • Maidenhall Green with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bridge?

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

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, Bridge reported a higher crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 1,064 crimes compared to 927. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bridge witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ipswich average, with 1,098 crimes compared to 981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bridge witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bridge Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bridge has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 0.17 ranking 5th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total Bridge crimes were 1,064. The crime rate of Bridge in 2024 was 21.13 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridge were around 1,098 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.48 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Ipswich.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ipswich)CrimesRank (Ipswich)CrimesRank (Ipswich)
Alexandra239 13,342 13,638 1
Westgate113 21,549 21,693 2
Gipping95 31,406 31,669 3
Priory Heath82 4973 51,037 5
Gainsborough76 6893 6821 6
Whitehouse61 7891 7816 7
Whitton56 10679 8703 8
Stoke Park58 8603 10648 10
Holywells56 9596 11668 9
St John's41 12624 9634 12
Sprites48 11583 12642 11
St Margaret's22 16368 16452 13
Bixley38 13440 13436 14
Castle Hill35 15421 14333 16
Rushmere36 14400 15408 15

Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 202411
November 202411
October 202410
September 202410
August 202410
July 202420
June 202424
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 471 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202528
January 202534
December 202433
November 202427
October 202439
September 202446
August 202443
July 202452
June 202476
May 202440
April 202426

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
April 20243

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 202515
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20246
August 202411
July 20249
June 202418
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202416
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
September 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 202512
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bridge in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Stoke Quay (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Maidenhall Green (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Webb Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
5. Gresley Gardens (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Dock Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. B1073 (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Chatsworth Crescent (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Monmouth Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Halifax Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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