Crime Rate in Sprites: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sprites

The total recorded crimes in Sprites, Ipswich, UK in March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sprites crime rate of 2.15 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 Sprites, encompassing approximately 22,336 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Sprites Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Greenfinch Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sprites?

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

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, Sprites demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 583 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sprites recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sprites had fewer crimes than the Ipswich average, with 642 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sprites recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sprites Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sprites has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 2.15 ranking 11th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total Sprites crimes were 583. The crime rate of Sprites in 2024 was 26.10 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sprites were around 642 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.74 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking 11 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
Holywells56 9596 11668 9
St John's41 12624 9634 12
St Margaret's22 16368 16452 13
Bixley38 13440 13436 14
Castle Hill35 15421 14333 16
Rushmere36 14400 15408 15

Sprites Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 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 (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202514
January 202524
December 202410
November 202422
October 202419
September 202411
August 202421
July 202421
June 202440
May 202414
April 202415

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202424
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Sprites in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Greenfinch Avenue (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. Goldcrest Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Stonechat Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Marsh Terrace (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pheasant Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lakeside Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Royston Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Pelican Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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