Crime Rate in Whitton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitton

The total recorded crimes in Whitton, Ipswich, UK in March 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitton crime rate of 1.13 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Whitton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Limecroft Close with total crimes: 6
  • Aldercroft 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Whitton has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 1.13 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ipswich)CrimesRank (Ipswich)CrimesRank (Ipswich)
Alexandra239 13,342 13,638 1
Westgate113 21,549 21,693 2
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
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

Whitton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20258
December 202410
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 202412
July 20244
June 202416
May 20248
April 202421

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 202521
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Whitton in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
2. Limecroft Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
3. Aldercroft Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Homer Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Anglia Parkway North (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Swinburne Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Palmcroft Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Akenham Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Old Norwich Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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