Crime Rate in Castle Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle Hill

The total recorded crimes in Castle Hill, Ipswich, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle Hill crime rate of 1.32 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 Castle Hill, encompassing approximately 19,690 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Castle Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Meredith Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chesterfield Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Castle Hill?

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

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, Castle Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 421 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Castle Hill recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

    • In 2023, Castle Hill had fewer crimes than the Ipswich average, with 333 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Castle Hill recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Castle Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Castle Hill has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 1.32 ranking 14th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total Castle Hill crimes were 421. The crime rate of Castle Hill in 2024 was 21.38 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle Hill were around 333 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.91 (year) or 1.41 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Ipswich.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle Hill)CrimesRank (Castle Hill)CrimesRank (Castle Hill)
Alexandra277 13,342 13,638 1
Westgate166 21,549 21,693 2
Gipping129 31,406 31,669 3
Bridge100 41,064 41,098 4
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
Rushmere25 15400 15408 15

Castle Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202520
May 202512
April 202519
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 202421
November 202414
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202521
May 202513
April 202516
March 202516
February 202511
January 202518
December 202415
November 202420
October 202413
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20258
March 20252
January 20253
December 202411
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Castle Hill in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Meredith Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chesterfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. One House Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Pinecroft Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Garrick Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Cedarcroft Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Pine Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Everton Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Mansfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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