Crime Rate in Holywells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holywells

The total recorded crimes in Holywells, Ipswich, UK in March 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holywells crime rate of 2.62 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 Holywells, encompassing approximately 21,371 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Holywells Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Cavendish Street with total crimes: 5
  • Hope Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Holywells?

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

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, Holywells demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 596 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Holywells recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Holywells had fewer crimes than the Ipswich average, with 668 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Holywells recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Holywells Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Holywells has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 2.62 ranking 9th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total Holywells crimes were 596. The crime rate of Holywells in 2024 was 27.89 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holywells were around 668 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.26 (year) or 2.60 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Ipswich.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ipswich)CrimesRank (Ipswich)CrimesRank (Ipswich)
Alexandra239 13,342 13,638 1
Westgate113 21,549 21,693 2
Gipping95 31,406 31,669 3
Bridge78 51,064 41,098 4
Priory Heath82 4973 51,037 5
Gainsborough76 6893 6821 6
Whitehouse61 7891 7816 7
Whitton56 10679 8703 8
Stoke Park58 8603 10648 10
St John's41 12624 9634 12
Sprites48 11583 12642 11
St Margaret's22 16368 16452 13
Bixley38 13440 13436 14
Castle Hill35 15421 14333 16
Rushmere36 14400 15408 15

Holywells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202516
January 202515
December 20246
November 202411
October 202417
September 20249
August 202413
July 202422
June 202440
May 202416
April 202421

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20242
October 202411
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244

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

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
August 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242

High Crime Locations Holywells in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Cavendish Street (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hope Court (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
4. Patteson Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Gladstone Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Alston Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Pownall Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. A1156 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Draymans Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
10. Back Hamlet (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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