Crime Rate in Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Bridge, Ipswich, UK in July 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridge crime rate of 1.07 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Barnard Square with total crimes: 5
  • Glamorgan Road with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Bridge has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 0.11 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)
Alexandra277 13,342 13,638 1
Westgate166 21,549 21,693 2
Gipping129 31,406 31,669 3
Priory Heath96 5973 51,037 5
Gainsborough84 6893 6821 6
Whitehouse84 7891 7816 7
Whitton80 8679 8703 8
Holywells56 9596 11668 9
St John's50 11624 9634 12
Stoke Park43 12603 10648 10
Sprites51 10583 12642 11
St Margaret's38 13368 16452 13
Bixley15 16440 13436 14
Castle Hill26 14421 14333 16
Rushmere25 15400 15408 15

Bridge 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 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202534
May 202537
April 202526
March 202527
February 202528
January 202534
December 202433
November 202427
October 202439
September 202446
August 202443

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
August 20241

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
July 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20255
March 202519
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202513
March 20259
February 20252
January 202512
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bridge in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Barnard Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Glamorgan Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Gower Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Selwyn Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Burrell Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Cardiff Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Johnson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Washington Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Bulstrode Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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