Crime in Holywells, Ipswich
Comprehensive safety analysis for Holywells, localized within Ipswich.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 18Robbery: 3Public order: 1 | 22 |
| On or near Bridge Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Hope Court Map | Shoplifting: 5 | 5 |
| On or near St Peters Dock Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Trinity Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Burglary: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Trent Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Anchor Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Cavendish Street Map | Other theft: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Patteson Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Alston Road Map | Other theft: 2 | 2 |
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Local Priorities
To ensure the safety of those using the Town Centre, including residents, shoppers and those using the Night Time Economy
Issued: 31 Mar 2026
Status Update
Increased visibility through Op Spotlight, Project Vigilent and Project Servator. Police are conducting relevant licensing checks at licenced premises. Continued work with our partners, local communities, business premises and design out crime officers.
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.
CPT Officers are managing each case and working with Partners to ensure regilar visits and support given to occupants and robust action is taking against those offenders exploiting them
Actioned: 31 Mar 2026
Target the most prolific offenders, including those committing ASB and theft from shop offences in the Town Centre, using preventative orders and Op Proxy
Issued: 31 Mar 2026
Status Update
Preventative Orders will continue to be applied for and utlised to manage persistent offending. Police will continue to work with partners to see reductions in ASB and other offences.
Actioned: 31 Mar 2026
Engagement Events
Meet your local CPT - Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich
otherOfficers from the CPT Central team will be located on the Cornhill, Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich between 11:00 and 13:00 hours (within this time frame) to discuss any issues or concerns in the local area
11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Cornhill, Ipswich
Meet your Local CPT - Maple Park, Ipswich
otherOfficers from the CPT Central team will be located at the Maple Park, Ipswich between 14:30 and 16:00 hours (except when there are alternate operational demands) to discuss any issues or concerns in the local area
4:30 PM — 6:00 PM
Maple Park Playground, Ipswich
Meet your Local CPT - Barrack Corner
otherOfficers from the CPT Central team will be located on Barrack Corner, Ipswich between 11:00 and 13:00 hours (within this time frame not for the duration) to discuss any issues or concerns in the local area
11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Barrack Corner, Ipswich
Meet your local CPT - Ipswich Skate Park
otherOfficers from the CPT Central team will be located on the Skate Park, Ipswich between 14:30 and 16:00 hours (within this time frame not for the duration) to discuss any issues or concerns in the local area
2:30 PM — 4:00 PM
Ipswich Skate Park, River Path, Ipswich
Meet your local CPT - Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich
otherOfficers from the CPT Central team will be located on the Cornhill, Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich between 11:00 and 13:00 hours (within this time frame) to discuss any issues or concerns in the local area
11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Cornhill, Ipswich
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