Ipswich Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 140,274, Ipswich recorded 1,161 crimes in April 2024, equating to 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate places the area 7.8% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining lower crime levels compared to the national benchmark. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents, followed by shoplifting (13.1%) and criminal damage and arson (9.4%). These figures suggest a focus on public safety concerns, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or nightlife activity. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and spring weather—may have influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to higher rates of public order offences (8.4%) and anti-social behaviour (8.1%). However, anti-social behaviour remains below the UK average (43% deficit), indicating effective local initiatives or demographic factors. The crime mix also shows stark contrasts: while violent crime rates are 21% above the UK average, property crimes like burglary (3.4%) are slightly below the national rate. This duality may stem from Ipswich's coastal character, where tourism and retail activity drive certain crime types while community-focused policing addresses others. The data underscores the need for targeted strategies to address violence and shoplifting, which are high compared to national trends.

April 2024 saw a striking 225% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 4 to 13 cases. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the overall rate's rise. Shoplifting also surged by 46.2%, with 152 reports—64% above the UK average. This jump aligns with Easter shopping activity. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 41.7% (12 to 7), the largest single-category decrease. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast between violent crimes (37.5% of total) and property crimes (54.3%), a shift from earlier months. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.1 per 1,000, are 21% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour remains 43% below. These disparities highlight the area's unique challenges, with nightlife areas potentially contributing to higher violent crime rates. Residents may find the 64% shoplifting surplus particularly notable, given the town's retail presence.

Ipswich's crime rate in April 2024 rose to 8.3 per 1,000 residents, a 3.4% increase from March's 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to approximately 39 crimes reported each day, or one crime for every 121 residents over the course of the month. While the daily crime count remains a local metric without a UK-wide equivalent, the population-scaled perspective highlights the frequency of incidents within the district. The rate remains 7.8% above the UK average, though this gap has narrowed slightly from previous months. The shift in crime mix also merits attention: violent crimes now account for 37.5% of all reported incidents, compared to 21% of the UK average. This contrast with categories like anti-social behaviour, which are 43% below the UK average, suggests a unique local dynamic. For residents, the 1-in-121 monthly exposure figure provides a tangible measure of risk, though this aggregate does not reflect day-to-day fluctuations or specific neighbourhood variations.