Crime Rate in Whitehouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitehouse

The total recorded crimes in Whitehouse, Ipswich, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitehouse crime rate of 4.35 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 Whitehouse, encompassing approximately 19,294 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
Whitehouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterford Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Ganymede Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Whitehouse?

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

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, Whitehouse demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 891 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Whitehouse witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

    • In 2023, Whitehouse had fewer crimes than the Ipswich average, with 816 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Whitehouse witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitehouse Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Whitehouse has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 4.35 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total Whitehouse crimes were 891. The crime rate of Whitehouse in 2024 was 46.18 (year) or 3.85 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitehouse were around 816 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.29 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Ipswich.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitehouse)CrimesRank (Whitehouse)CrimesRank (Whitehouse)
Alexandra277 13,342 13,638 1
Westgate166 21,549 21,693 2
Gipping129 31,406 31,669 3
Bridge100 41,064 41,098 4
Priory Heath96 5973 51,037 5
Gainsborough84 6893 6821 6
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

Whitehouse 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 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202530
May 202541
April 202540
March 202526
February 202514
January 202536
December 202423
November 202431
October 202429
September 202426
August 202424

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 202410
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20253
May 202513
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 202517
December 202410
November 202410
October 20249
September 202419
August 202417

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
January 20253
December 202412
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20258
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Whitehouse in July 2025

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

1. Waterford Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ganymede Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
4. Bramford Lane (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Mcclure Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Galway Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Waveney Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Boss Hall Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. Europa Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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