Crime in Martlesham & Purdis Farm, East Suffolk
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 The Paddocks Map | Violence and sexual offences: 10Other theft: 2Public order: 2 | 17 |
| On or near Peel Yard Map | Other crime: 8Other theft: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 13 |
| On or near Carol Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 8Criminal damage and arson: 3Drugs: 1 | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Martinsyde Map | Other crime: 1Shoplifting: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Horseman Court Map | Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Hilton Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Shoplifting: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Burgess Place Map | Shoplifting: 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
Community Surgery at the Methodist Church in Kirton
meetingPc Ell will be attending the Community Surgery at the Methodist Church in Kirton,10 Falkenham Rd, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0NT
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Methodist Church in Kirton,10 Falkenham Rd, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0NT
coffee with a cop 21 young hearts cafe
otherPc 459 Ell will be at 21 young hearts to engage with the community and listen to any concerns
2:00 PM — 3:30 PM
20 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich IP5 3SL
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
Engagement surgery at Levington
meetingCommunity Surgery at the Village Hall in Levington.
Pc 459 Ell
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
the Village Hall in Levington 2 Bridge Rd, Levington, Ipswich
Garden Cafe engagement
meetingCommunity Surgery at the Garden Café event in Kirton
- Meet with Pc 459 Ell to express any concerns, freebies and a chat!
10:00 AM — 12:30 PM
Garden Café, 10 Falkenham Rd, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0NT
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