Crime Rate in Sprites: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sprites

The total recorded crimes in Sprites, Ipswich, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sprites crime rate of 2.24 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sprites Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Marsh Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Tern Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Ipswich.

    • 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 areas in the Ipswich.

  • 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 May 2025 the Sprites has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.24 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sprites)CrimesRank (Sprites)CrimesRank (Sprites)
Alexandra243 13,342 13,638 1
Westgate116 31,549 21,693 2
Gipping117 21,406 31,669 3
Bridge87 41,064 41,098 4
Priory Heath55 9973 51,037 5
St John's79 5624 9634 12
Gainsborough52 11893 6821 6
Whitehouse78 6891 7816 7
Whitton63 7679 8703 8
Stoke Park56 8603 10648 10
Holywells53 10596 11668 9
Castle Hill50 12421 14333 16
St Margaret's46 14368 16452 13
Bixley33 16440 13436 14
Rushmere40 15400 15408 15

Sprites Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202526
March 202527
February 202514
January 202524
December 202410
November 202422
October 202419
September 202411
August 202421
July 202421
June 202440
May 202414

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Sprites in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Marsh Terrace (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tern Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Bittern Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Partridge Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pheasant Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lakeside Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grebe Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mallard Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Pelican Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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