WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Crime in Castle Hill, Ipswich

Comprehensive safety analysis for Castle Hill, localized within Ipswich.

Total Crimes

56
trending_up +60.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

66.67per 1k
trending_up +1.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,425

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting33
Violence & Sexual Offences13
Vehicle Crime4
Public Order3
Other Theft1
Anti-social Behaviour1
Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 25Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
29
On or near Meredith Road Map
Shoplifting: 8Public order: 1
9
On or near One House Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1
4
On or near Silverdale Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Chesterfield Drive Map
Vehicle crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Pine View Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Cotswold Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Cheltenham Avenue Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Supermarket Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Henley Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Ipswich district.

Local Rank

#7safest in Ipswich

City Average

91.43per 1k

Local Policing

Westgate and St. Margaret’s

Suffolk Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Clear Hold Build initiative in Westgate/Gipping Wards

Issued: 31 Mar 2026

Status Update

To implement a 3 stage approach to serious and organised crime within the two wards and work with our partners, local communities, business premises and design out crime officers to strenthen the community and provide resilience preventing SOC returning

Actioned: 31 Mar 2026

Target the most prolific offenders, including those committing ASB and theft from shop offences, using preventative orders

Issued: 31 Mar 2026

Status Update

Currently there are 23 orders in place for offenders. Police will continue to utilise the orders and work with partners to see reductions in ASB and other offences.

Actioned: 31 Mar 2026

To work in partnership with other agencies to reduce ASB in identified residential properties relating to vulnerable persons.

Issued: 31 Mar 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols and continued address visits. Work with our partners, local communities and design out crime officers.

Actioned: 31 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

JUN24

Police Street Surgery - Imperio, Norwich Road, Ipswich

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PC 271 Bloom will be at Imperio, Norwich Road, Ipswich on please come along and say hello, have a chat and raise any issues you would like to discuss with police.

schedule

6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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Imperio, 36 Norwich Road, Ipswich

JUL21

Police Street Surgery - Imperio, Norwich Road, Ipswich

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PC 271 Bloom will be at Imperio, Norwich Road, Ipswich on please come along and say hello, have a chat and raise any issues you would like to discuss with police.

schedule

9:00 AM — 11:00 AM

location_on

Imperio, 36 Norwich Road, Ipswich,

AUG26

Police Street Surgery - Imperio, Norwich Road, Ipswich

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PC 271 Bloom will be at Imperio, Norwich Road, Ipswich on please come along and say hello, have a chat and raise any issues you would like to discuss with police.

schedule

5:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Imperio, 36 Norwich Road, Ipswich,

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