Martlesham & Purdis Farm Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for Martlesham & Purdis Farm, localized within east suffolk.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Peel Yard Map | Other crime: 11Violence and sexual offences: 8Other theft: 1 | 22 |
| On or near The Paddocks Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 2Other theft: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Martinsyde Map | Shoplifting: 5Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Carol Avenue Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Redwold Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Skylark Drive Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Holfen Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Lugano Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
The identification, disruption and removal of County Lines and local drug dealing.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
An increase in visible policing within the area and hotspot areas, including dedicated and targeted patrols both on foot and in police vehicles. Addresses identified as being cuckooed or at risk of being exploited have been regularly visited by police to ensure the welfare of the occupant. This information has been shared with either the council or housing provider to assist with safeguarding measures.
Actioned: 1 May 2026
Tackling ASB and vehicle ASB at Ipswich Marina and Old Felixstowe.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Officers continue to focus patrols both on foot and in police vehicles, in the area of Ipswich Marina to tackle both general and vehicle ASB.
Actioned: 1 May 2026
Targeting persistent and prolific shoplifters and retail crime across the area.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Tackling retail crime across the area and proactively dealing with persistent offenders by arresting, prosecuting and the use of disruptive orders such as CPN and CBO, where appropriate. Work is being undertaken with frequently targeted shops around crime prevention methods.
Actioned: 1 May 2026
Engagement Events
21 young hearts cafe, martlesham square
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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
21 Young Hearts Community Café, Martlesham Square
Services, Support and the Cost of Living with East Suffolk Citizens Advice, The pavilion, Martlesham
meetingServices, Support and the Cost of Living with East Suffolk Citizens Advice, The pavilion, Martlesham
1:00 PM — 2:30 PM
The Drift, Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich IP5 3PL
Purdis Farm community pop up event
meetingOfficers from you local Community Policing Team will be holding a community pop up event on the Village Green in Purdis Farm. If you have any concerns or questions for your local officer, PC ELL, please come along and have a chat.
11:00 AM — 2:00 PM
Village Green Purdis Farm Murrills Road
Community pop up event at the Suffolk Day in Kirton
meetingOfficers from you local Community Policing Team will be holding a community pop up event at the Suffolk Day on Kirton Recreation ground. If you have any concerns or questions for your local officer, PC ELL, please come along and have a chat.
12:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Kirton Recreation Ground Back Road Kirton
Community pop up event at Trimley St Martin Summer fete
meetingOfficers from you local Community Policing Team will be at the Trimley St Martin summer fete. If you have any concerns or questions for your local officer, PC ELL, please come along and have a chat.
12:00 PM — 5:30 PM
Trimley Sports and Social Club High Road Trimley St Martin
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