Crime Rate in Westgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westgate

The total recorded crimes in Westgate, Ipswich, UK in March 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westgate crime rate of 0.83 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 Westgate, encompassing approximately 135,888 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Westgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • St Matthew'S Street with total crimes: 9
  • Redhill Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Westgate?

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

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, Westgate reported a higher crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 1,549 crimes compared to 927. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Westgate witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Westgate experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ipswich average, with 1,693 crimes compared to 981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Westgate witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ipswich, Westgate has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Westgate Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Westgate has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total Westgate crimes were 1,549. The crime rate of Westgate in 2024 was 44.68 (year) or 3.72 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westgate were around 1,693 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.71 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Ipswich.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ipswich)CrimesRank (Ipswich)CrimesRank (Ipswich)
Alexandra239 13,342 13,638 1
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
Stoke Park58 8603 10648 10
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

Westgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (134 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 654 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202536
January 202550
December 202439
November 202441
October 202470
September 202453
August 202448
July 202446
June 2024134
May 202449
April 202454

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20255
January 20259
December 202411
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 202424
May 202412
April 202417

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 202417
November 202411
October 202412
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20258
December 20243
November 202415
October 202411
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 202418
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 202510
December 202411
November 202423
October 202415
September 20246
August 202412
July 202419
June 202414
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20243
November 202414
October 20248
September 20244
August 202413
July 202410
June 202410
May 202412
April 20245

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Westgate in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Matthew'S Street (Map)
Total9
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
3. Redhill Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Providence Lane (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fonnereau Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Granville Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Riverside Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Thetford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Brooks Hall Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1

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