Crime Rate in Stoke Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoke Park

The total recorded crimes in Stoke Park, Ipswich, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke Park crime rate of 3.26 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 Stoke Park, encompassing approximately 17,160 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Stoke Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peterhouse Close with total crimes: 6
  • St Catherine'S Court with total crimes: 6
  • Corporation Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Stoke Park?

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

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, Stoke Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 603 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stoke Park recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

    • In 2023, Stoke Park had fewer crimes than the Ipswich average, with 648 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stoke Park recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stoke Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stoke Park has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 3.26 ranking 8th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total Stoke Park crimes were 603. The crime rate of Stoke Park in 2024 was 35.14 (year) or 2.93 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stoke Park were around 648 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.76 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Ipswich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoke Park)CrimesRank (Stoke Park)CrimesRank (Stoke Park)
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
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

Stoke Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 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 (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 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 (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Drugs 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 (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202522
March 202524
February 202529
January 202529
December 202424
November 202424
October 202416
September 202422
August 202423
July 202430
June 202446
May 202426

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256
January 20251
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247

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

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Stoke Park in May 2025

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

1. Peterhouse Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
2. St Catherine'S Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
3. Corporation Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Magdalene Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Downside Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Alderlee (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Newnham Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sandpiper Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lynnbrook Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Woodlark Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1

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