Crime Rate in Stoke Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoke Park

The total recorded crimes in Stoke Park, Ipswich, UK in March 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke Park crime rate of 3.38 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Stoke Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alderlee with total crimes: 6
  • Peterhouse Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Stoke Park has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 3.38 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.

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
Holywells56 9596 11668 9
St John's41 12624 9634 12
Sprites48 11583 12642 11
St Margaret's22 16368 16452 13
Bixley38 13440 13436 14
Castle Hill35 15421 14333 16
Rushmere36 14400 15408 15

Stoke Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20251
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Stoke Park in March 2025

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

1. Alderlee (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. Peterhouse Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. Clump Field (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sandpiper Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Girton Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Whitland Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Downing Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Annbrook Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Lynnbrook Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

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