Crime in Gainsborough, Ipswich
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Reynolds Close Map | Shoplifting: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Hawke Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Scott Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Vehicle crime: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Raeburn Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Leighton Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Hulver Court Map | Shoplifting: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Romney Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Holbrook Road Map | Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Stubbs Close Map | Drugs: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
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The identification, disruption and removal of County Lines and local drug dealing.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
An increase in visible policing within the area and hotspot areas, including dedicated and targeted patrols both on foot and in police vehicles. Addresses identified as being cuckooed or at risk of being exploited have been regularly visited by police to ensure the welfare of the occupant. This information has been shared with either the council or housing provider to assist with safeguarding measures.
Actioned: 1 May 2026
Tackling ASB and vehicle ASB at Ipswich Marina and Old Felixstowe.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Officers continue to focus patrols both on foot and in police vehicles, in the area of Ipswich Marina to tackle both general and vehicle ASB.
Actioned: 1 May 2026
Targeting persistent and prolific shoplifters and retail crime across the area.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Tackling retail crime across the area and proactively dealing with persistent offenders by arresting, prosecuting and the use of disruptive orders such as CPN and CBO, where appropriate. Work is being undertaken with frequently targeted shops around crime prevention methods.
Actioned: 1 May 2026
Engagement Events
Police Surgery at Murrayside Community Centre
otherOfficers from your local Community Policing Team will be on hand at Murrayside Community Centre. If you have any Police related issues or would like advice on Crime, ASB or careers, please come along.
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Murrayside Community Centre Nacton Road Ipswich
Police Surgery at Murrayside Community Centre
otherOfficers from your local Community Policing Team will be on hand at Murrayside Community Centre. If you have any Police related issues or would like advice on Crime, ASB or careers, please come along.
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Murrayside Community Centre Nacton Road Ipswich
Police Surgery at Murrayside Community Centre
otherOfficers from your local Community Policing Team will be on hand at Murrayside Community Centre. If you have any Police related issues or would like advice on Crime, ASB or careers, please come along.
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Murrayside Community Centre Nacton Road Ipswich
Police Surgery at Murrayside Community Centre
otherOfficers from your local Community Policing Team will be on hand at Murrayside Community Centre. If you have any Police related issues or would like advice on Crime, ASB or careers, please come along.
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Murrayside Community Centre Nacton Road Ipswich
Police Surgery at Murrayside Community Centre
otherOfficers from your local Community Policing Team will be on hand at Murrayside Community Centre. If you have any Police related issues or would like advice on Crime, ASB or careers, please come along.
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Murrayside Community Centre Nacton Road Ipswich
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