Crime Rate in Castle Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle Hill

The total recorded crimes in Castle Hill, Ipswich, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle Hill crime rate of 2.54 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Castle Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Meredith Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sherrington Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Castle Hill has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle Hill)CrimesRank (Castle Hill)CrimesRank (Castle Hill)
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
St Margaret's46 14368 16452 13
Bixley33 16440 13436 14
Rushmere40 15400 15408 15

Castle Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202519
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 202421
November 202414
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202516
February 202511
January 202518
December 202415
November 202420
October 202413
September 202410
August 202410
July 202410
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20252
January 20253
December 202411
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 202411
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
June 20242

High Crime Locations Castle Hill in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Meredith Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sherrington Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Chesterfield Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Shrubland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
8. Willowcroft Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Cedarcroft Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1

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