Crime Rate in Holywells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holywells

The total recorded crimes in Holywells, Ipswich, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (100.00% 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: 8
  • Hope Court with total crimes: 6
  • Draymans Way 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 areas in the Ipswich.

    • 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 areas in the Ipswich.

  • 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 July 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holywells)CrimesRank (Holywells)CrimesRank (Holywells)
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
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

Holywells 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 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202522
April 20258
March 202516
February 202516
January 202515
December 20246
November 202411
October 202417
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20255
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20242
October 202411
September 20245
August 20241

High Crime Locations Holywells in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Drugs1
2. Hope Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Draymans Way (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Coprolite Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Bridge Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Alston Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
7. Gladstone Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bishop'S Hill (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Levington Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery2

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