Crime Rate in Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Bridge, Ipswich, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridge crime rate of 0.93 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Bostock Road with total crimes: 5
  • Carmarthen Close with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Ipswich.

    • 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 areas in the Ipswich.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bridge has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 0.17 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)
Alexandra243 13,342 13,638 1
Westgate116 31,549 21,693 2
Gipping117 21,406 31,669 3
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

Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting 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 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202526
March 202527
February 202528
January 202534
December 202433
November 202427
October 202439
September 202446
August 202443
July 202452
June 202476
May 202440

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 202411
November 202411
October 202410
September 202410
August 202410
July 202420
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 202515
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20246
August 202411
July 20249
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
March 20259
February 20252
January 202512
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

High Crime Locations Bridge in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Public order1
2. Bostock Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Carmarthen Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Barnard Square (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Maidenhall Approach (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Bradley Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
7. Turin Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Brickfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Gower Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Austin Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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