Crime Rate in St John's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St John's

The total recorded crimes in St John's, Ipswich, UK in May 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St John's crime rate of 0.72 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 St John's, encompassing approximately 109,030 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (74.07% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lattice Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Brightwell Close with total crimes: 7
  • Bull Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is St John's?

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

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, St John's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 624 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St John's recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

    • In 2023, St John's had fewer crimes than the Ipswich average, with 634 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St John's recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ipswich, St John's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St John's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St John's has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 0.72 ranking 5th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total St John's crimes were 624. The crime rate of St John's in 2024 was 15.28 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in St John's were around 634 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.76 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Ipswich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)
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
Gainsborough52 11893 6821 6
Whitehouse78 6891 7816 7
Whitton63 7679 8703 8
Stoke Park56 8603 10648 10
Holywells53 10596 11668 9
Sprites50 13583 12642 11
Castle Hill50 12421 14333 16
St Margaret's46 14368 16452 13
Bixley33 16440 13436 14
Rushmere40 15400 15408 15

St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 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 (30 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202527
March 202516
February 202532
January 202521
December 202431
November 202420
October 202436
September 202434
August 202430
July 202421
June 202446
May 202429

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 202411
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20249
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations St John's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St John's postcode area is presented below.

1. Lattice Avenue (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order2
2. Brightwell Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Bull Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Woodbridge Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Camden Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Celestion Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Oakstead Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Woodbridge Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newbury Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. George Elliston Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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