Crime in Sprites, Ipswich
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 16Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Bicycle theft: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Widgeon Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Gannet Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Partridge Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Didsbury Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Marsh Terrace Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Woodpecker Road Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Greenfinch Avenue Map | Drugs: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Lapwing Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
Op Islington- Retail Crime – Identify our top repeat targeted retail premises, working with partners in designing out crime and prevent offences. Identify and pursue our persistent offenders, making best use of prevention orders
Issued: 31 Mar 2026
Status Update
Patrolling shops that have been targeted, visiting the shops and speaking with managers and staff. Reviewing CCTV and working with shop security to try and deter regular offenders. Considering CBO’s and using courts to enforce injunctions already in place.
Actioned: 31 Mar 2026
OP Clarify -Vehicle related ASB in relation to off road bikes – Making use of police powers in order to protect the community against the effects of Anti-social behaviours from vehicles on the road and in the rural communities. Further work also to educate and prosecute those affecting this.
Issued: 31 Mar 2026
Status Update
Identifying problem areas and recording these as a ‘Prevention Activity Log’, to monitor and note the ongoing issue. Regular patrols and where necessary, the issuing of Traffic Offence Reports. Partnership working with local stores to assist with implementing measures to prevent vehicle ASB. Concerns raised about speeding are shared with the Safety Camera Team, for consideration of being a speed enforcement site. Several posts on social media released by police to encourage the public to provide any information they have around the vehicles and riders to help police take further action. Education within school settings around off road bikes and laws around them.
Actioned: 31 Mar 2026
Op Alne- Burglary related crime.
Issued: 31 Mar 2026
Status Update
Hi visibility patrols in areas which are being affected and likely to be targeted. Crime prevention advice at local events and pop up events. Prosecution of offenders.
Actioned: 31 Mar 2026
Engagement Events
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meetingPop up event at Chantry Library- Coffee With a cop
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Chantry Library
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meetingPop up event at Ellenbrook Shops
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Ellenbrook Shops
Pop up event
meetingPop up event at Chantry Library- Coffee With a cop
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Chantry Library
Pop up event
meetingPop up event at Chantry Library- Coffee With a cop
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Chantry Library
Pop up event
meetingPop up event at Ellenbrook Shops
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Ellenbrook Shops
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