WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Crime in Westgate, Ipswich

Comprehensive safety analysis for Westgate, localized within Ipswich.

Total Crimes

151
trending_up +18.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

149.33per 1k
trending_up +2.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

10,199

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences53
Shoplifting32
Anti-social Behaviour14
Criminal Damage & Arson9
Other Theft8
Public Order8
Drug Offences6
Other Crime6
Weapons Possession5
Bicycle Theft3
Robbery2
Theft from Person2
Burglary2
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 25
25
On or near Bulwer Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7Robbery: 1
8
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 4Public order: 2Drugs: 1
7
On or near Waterloo Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Granville Street Map
Drugs: 3Robbery: 1Other crime: 1
5
On or near Beaufort Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1
4
On or near Kingston Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1
4
On or near Rendlesham Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Possession of weapons: 2
4
On or near St Matthew'S Street Map
Shoplifting: 2Bicycle theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1
4
On or near Supermarket Map
Public order: 2Possession of weapons: 1
3

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Local Rank

#16safest in Ipswich

National Safety

Top 4%Riskiest

City Average

91.43per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Highways obstructions.

Issued: 22 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 22 Apr 2026

Homelessness.

Issued: 22 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 22 Apr 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued: 22 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 22 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL6

Coffee with a Cop

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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M&S Café, ground floor, 4 Saint George's Street Canterbury

JUL10

Coffee with a cop

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schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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The Coffee Corner, 51-52 Saint Dunstans Street Canterbury

JUL10

Community Surgery

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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Pret A Manger, Unit 7 Parade Canterbury

JUL14

Coffee with a Cop

other
schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Felons Coffeehouse & Kentish Wine Bar, 28-30 Saint Peter's Street Canterbury

AUG4

Coffee with a Cop

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schedule

2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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M&S Café, Groundfloor, 4 Saint George's Street Canterbury

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