Crime Rate in St Margaret's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Margaret's

The total recorded crimes in St Margaret's, Ipswich, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Margaret's crime rate of 2.48 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 Margaret's, encompassing approximately 18,542 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
St Margaret's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bolton Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 4
  • Westwood Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is St Margaret's?

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

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, St Margaret's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 368 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Margaret's recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

    • In 2023, St Margaret's had fewer crimes than the Ipswich average, with 452 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Margaret's recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Margaret's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Margaret's has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 2.48 ranking 14th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total St Margaret's crimes were 368. The crime rate of St Margaret's in 2024 was 19.85 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Margaret's were around 452 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.38 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Ipswich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Margaret's)CrimesRank (St Margaret's)CrimesRank (St Margaret'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
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
Sprites50 13583 12642 11
Castle Hill50 12421 14333 16
Bixley33 16440 13436 14
Rushmere40 15400 15408 15

St Margaret's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 202510
January 20259
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202512
March 20256
February 202514
January 202513
December 202411
November 202414
October 202413
September 202412
August 202411
July 202412
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 202410
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Margaret's in May 2025

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

1. Bolton Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Westwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hayhill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Norfolk Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Samuel Court (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cobbold Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Park North (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Braeburn Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Cemetery Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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