Crime Rate in Gipping: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gipping

The total recorded crimes in Gipping, Ipswich, UK in July 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gipping crime rate of 7.22 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 Gipping, encompassing approximately 17,878 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (68.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Gipping Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Gipping Street with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Sorrel Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Gipping?

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

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, Gipping reported a higher crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 1,406 crimes compared to 927. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gipping witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

    • In 2023, Gipping experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ipswich average, with 1,669 crimes compared to 981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gipping witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ipswich, Gipping has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Gipping Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gipping has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 7.22 ranking 3th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total Gipping crimes were 1,406. The crime rate of Gipping in 2024 was 78.64 (year) or 6.55 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gipping were around 1,669 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.35 (year) or 7.78 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Ipswich.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gipping)CrimesRank (Gipping)CrimesRank (Gipping)
Alexandra277 13,342 13,638 1
Westgate166 21,549 21,693 2
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
Castle Hill26 14421 14333 16
Rushmere25 15400 15408 15

Gipping 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 76 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 554 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202545
May 202555
April 202545
March 202546
February 202527
January 202535
December 202444
November 202450
October 202446
September 202447
August 202438

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 202513
April 202514
March 202516
February 202510
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 202511
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 202510
January 202513
December 20247
November 20249
October 202414
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202513
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 202410
October 20244
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202511
April 202511
March 20255
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 202415
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Gipping in July 2025

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

1. Little Gipping Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Sorrel Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
4. Friars Bridge Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
5. Pickwick Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kelly Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Pennyroyal Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Poppy Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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