Ipswich Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ipswich's February 2024 crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents places the local authority district 7% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure, while not drastically elevated, underscores the need for continued awareness of crime trends that may be influenced by seasonal and local factors. The most prevalent crime category remains violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44.3% of all reported crimes—a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 that is 36% higher than the UK average. This dominance of violent crime may reflect the area's character as a mixed urban and coastal district, where public spaces and nightlife activity could contribute to such incidents. Other notable categories include criminal damage and arson (9.4%) and anti-social behaviour (9.0%), both of which are above UK averages by 30% and 33% respectively. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may partially explain the persistence of indoor-related crimes such as anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, the rate of vehicle crime fell by 31.1% compared to the previous month, reflecting reduced traffic or enhanced security measures, though further investigation would be required to confirm this hypothesis. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas where violent crime and anti-social behaviour are concentrated, as these trends may indicate underlying community challenges that require attention.

February 2024 saw significant increases in anti-social behaviour, with a 47.7% rise from 65 to 96 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 34.8% increase in 'other crime' and a 25.0% rise in bicycle theft, indicates shifting patterns that residents should monitor closely. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 44.3% of all crimes reported, a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 that is 36% above the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime and theft from the person both decreased, with vehicle crime falling by 31.1% and theft from the person dropping by 43.8%. These declines may reflect seasonal factors or targeted policing efforts, though further analysis is required to confirm. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and bicycle theft have increased, as these trends may signal underlying issues requiring community attention.

Ipswich's February 2024 crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents marks a slight decline from the previous month's 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a -1.4% change that suggests stability in overall crime trends. This rate translates to approximately 37 crimes reported daily, highlighting the ongoing presence of criminal activity within the local authority district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 131 residents, a figure that contextualises the frequency of crime in relation to the population of 140,274. This monthly exposure rate, while not drastically different from previous months, underscores the need for continued vigilance and community engagement in addressing local concerns. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that while the overall rate remains relatively consistent, specific categories of crime—such as anti-social behaviour and other crime—have seen notable shifts that require targeted attention.