Crime Rate in Whitton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitton

The total recorded crimes in Whitton, Ipswich, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitton crime rate of 1.27 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 Whitton, encompassing approximately 49,749 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-23.68% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Whitton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Old Norwich Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Whitton?

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

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, Whitton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 679 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Whitton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

    • In 2023, Whitton had fewer crimes than the Ipswich average, with 703 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Whitton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whitton has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 1.27 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total Whitton crimes were 679. The crime rate of Whitton in 2024 was 13.65 (year) or 1.14 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitton were around 703 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.96 (year) or 1.33 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Ipswich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitton)CrimesRank (Whitton)CrimesRank (Whitton)
Alexandra243 13,342 13,638 1
Westgate116 31,549 21,693 2
Gipping117 21,406 31,669 3
Bridge87 41,064 41,098 4
Priory Heath55 9973 51,037 5
St John's79 5624 9634 12
Gainsborough52 11893 6821 6
Whitehouse78 6891 7816 7
Stoke Park56 8603 10648 10
Holywells53 10596 11668 9
Sprites50 13583 12642 11
Castle Hill50 12421 14333 16
St Margaret's46 14368 16452 13
Bixley33 16440 13436 14
Rushmere40 15400 15408 15

Whitton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 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 (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202514
March 202510
February 20254
January 20258
December 202410
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 202412
July 20244
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 202521
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202538
March 202525
February 202515
January 202528
December 202416
November 202416
October 202419
September 202424
August 202422
July 202426
June 202446
May 202423

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 202411
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20253
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

High Crime Locations Whitton in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Old Norwich Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Parnell Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Thurleston Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Whitton Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Goldsmith Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
9. Limecroft Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
10. Ballater Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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