Crime Rate in Westgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westgate

The total recorded crimes in Westgate, Ipswich, UK in July 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westgate crime rate of 1.22 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (18.87% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
Westgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 39
  • Prospect Road with total crimes: 10
  • Providence Lane with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Ipswich.

    • 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 areas in the Ipswich.

  • 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 July 2025 the Westgate has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westgate)CrimesRank (Westgate)CrimesRank (Westgate)
Alexandra277 13,342 13,638 1
Gipping129 31,406 31,669 3
Bridge100 41,064 41,098 4
Priory Heath96 5973 51,037 5
Gainsborough84 6893 6821 6
Whitehouse84 7891 7816 7
Whitton80 8679 8703 8
Holywells56 9596 11668 9
St John's50 11624 9634 12
Stoke Park43 12603 10648 10
Sprites51 10583 12642 11
St Margaret's38 13368 16452 13
Bixley15 16440 13436 14
Castle Hill26 14421 14333 16
Rushmere25 15400 15408 15

Westgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 20259
April 202513
March 20259
February 202510
January 202510
December 202411
November 202423
October 202415
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 589 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202553
May 202553
April 202549
March 202534
February 202536
January 202550
December 202439
November 202441
October 202470
September 202453
August 202448

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 202417
November 202411
October 202412
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202511
April 20259
March 202512
February 20256
January 20258
December 20243
November 202415
October 202411
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
April 20259
March 202518
February 20255
January 20259
December 202411
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202542
May 202514
April 202514
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20243
November 202414
October 20248
September 20244
August 202413

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Westgate in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Prospect Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Providence Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. St Matthew'S Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Gaye Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Kitchener Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
7. Bedford Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
9. Upper High Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Drugs1

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